title: [Treatment of pulmonary vein stenosis secondary to radiofrequency ablation].
abstract: Isolation of the pulmonary veins by applying radiofrequency is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation. One of the potential complications with higher clinical compromise utilizing this invasive technique is the occurrence of stenosis of one or more pulmonary veins. This complication can be treated by angioplasty with or without stent implantation, with an adequate clinical improvement, but with a high rate of restenosis.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Hemodinamia, Hospital Privado de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina. E-mail: dradolfoferrero@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Adolfo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferrero Guadagnoli
authors.forename: Alejandro E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Contreras
authors.forename: Carlos R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Leonardi
authors.forename: Miguel A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ballarino
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Atea
authors.forename: Alejandro R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Peirone
mesh_terms: D017130:Angioplasty; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000473:pathology*; D015607:Stents
keywords: atrial fibrillation; pulmonary vein stenosis; stent implantation