Atrial fibrillation ablation–induced gastroparesis: A case report and literature review
Tauseef Akhtar, Hugh Calkins, Robert Bulat, Murray M. Pollack, David Spragg
Abstract
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of ablation procedure performed worldwide.1 Despite the improvements in ablation techniques, collateral damage resulting from injury to the surrounding structures remains an important mechanism of complications. We describe an interesting case of severe gastroparesis secondary to vagus nerve (VN) injury resulting from radiofrequency (RF) AF ablation. We also provide a review of the existing literature with a focus on prevention and treatment.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAtrial fibrillationAblationCatheter ablationGastroparesisCardiologyRadiofrequency ablationInternal medicineRadiofrequency catheter ablationCollateral damageRf ablationStomachSociologyCriminologyGastric emptyingAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias