The Great Masquerader: A successful pulmonary vein isolation with cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation manifesting with recurrent syncopal episodes

Mohd Said, Mohd Ridzuan and Mukhtar, Murshidah Ainun and Mohd Firdaus, Mohd Al-Baqlish and Narasamuloo, Kantha Rao and Krishinan, Saravanan (2023) The Great Masquerader: A successful pulmonary vein isolation with cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation manifesting with recurrent syncopal episodes. MJM Case Reports Journal, 2 (3). pp. 267-270.

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrythmia observed in clinical practice. Early detection of AF is paramount to prevent fatal complications such as cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and stroke. Manifestation of AF varies, including being either asymptomatic or having transient palpitation, especially for paroxysmal AF. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with either radiofrequency or cryoballoon ablation is the cornerstone treatment for AF, especially for those who remain symptomatic despite being on optimal treatment. Here we report a case of successful PVI with cryoablation for symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation manifesting with recurrent syncopal episodes.

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC66 Clinical cases
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Said
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2024 16:05
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2024 16:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115524

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