Improvement in respiratory function and exercise tolerance following video-assisted thoracoscopic diaphragm plication for symptomatic iatrogenic persistent diaphragm paralysis after radiofrequency catheter ablation.
Yuhei KasaiRyunosuke HaseTakayuki KitaiJunji MoritaTsutomu FujitaPublished in: Journal of arrhythmia (2024)
Hemidiaphragm paralysis, a complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, can severely affect respiratory function and can lead to paradoxical breathing and dyspnea on exertion. A 75-year-old woman with iatrogenic diaphragm paralysis showed improved symptoms, respiratory function, and exercise tolerance after video-assisted thoracoscopic diaphragm plication.
Keyphrases
- catheter ablation
- atrial fibrillation
- left atrial
- mechanical ventilation
- left atrial appendage
- high intensity
- oral anticoagulants
- physical activity
- heart failure
- intensive care unit
- respiratory tract
- coronary artery disease
- resistance training
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- robot assisted
- depressive symptoms
- left ventricular
- thoracic surgery
- ultrasound guided