| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3477034 | Journal of the Chinese Medical Association | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Coronary embolism with acute myocardial infarction (MI) following direct-current (DC) cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF) has rarely been reported. We present the case of a 34-year-old female with severe aortic regurgitation and highly symptomatic paroxysmal AF. Acute embolic MI occurred 4 days after DC cardioversion of AF, although there was no left atrial thrombus detected before this procedure. Insufficient anticoagulation therapy during the post-cardioversion period was the cause, leading to embolic MI.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine and Dentistry (General)
