J Korean Neurol Assoc.
2019 May;37(2):166-170. 10.17340/jkna.2019.2.8.
Multiple Embolic Infarcts Caused by Infective Endocarditis Associated with Atrioesophageal Fistula after Percutaneous Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
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- 1Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hsnam@yuhs.ac
- KMID: 2454843
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2019.2.8
Abstract
- Infective endocarditis (IE) is not a common cause of stroke. Considering the high mortality rates, however, IE should always be considered as a possible cause of stroke even when the chances are low. Atrioesophageal fistula is a life-threatening condition that can cause IE and subsequent stroke, but the diagnosis is often delayed due to its rarity. We report a case of multiple embolic infarcts caused by infective endocarditis associated with atrioesophageal fistula after radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
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