Emergent catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in a patient with acute decompensated heart failure on a mechanical haemodynamic support: a case report.

Tomoyuki TobushiTakuya Sakemi Nobuhiro Honda Yasushi Mukai

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2021)

Our case suggests that an emergent AF ablation is feasible and effective even in a patient with severe ADHF. An emergent AF ablation could be a therapeutic option to treat a critically unwell patient who has deteriorated due to a vicious cycle of AF and HF.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
heart failure
left atrial
left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
case report
liver failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
left ventricular
early onset
intensive care unit
acute heart failure
ejection fraction
drug induced