Table 9.
Imaging for detection/classification of complications | ||
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CCT | CMR | |
(1) Atrio-oesophageal fistula, oesophageal perforation | ||
(2) Vascular complications, active bleeding | ||
(3) Stroke, cerebral ischaemia | ||
(4) PV stenosis |
Imaging modalities and their role for detection of ablation-related complications.
CCT, cardiac computed tomography; CMR, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; PV, pulmonary vein.