Pulmonary vein stenosis is a recently described complication of radiofrequency ablation. We report a patient who experienced thrombosis of the lingular vein and pulmonary infarction resulting from mild single-vessel pulmonary vein... more
Pulmonary vein stenosis is a recently described complication of radiofrequency ablation. We report a patient who experienced thrombosis of the lingular vein and pulmonary infarction resulting from mild single-vessel pulmonary vein stenosis. This report extends available experience with complications of radiofrequency ablation, by demonstrating pulmonary venous thrombosis as a complication of relatively minor (approximately 50% luminal narrowing) stenosis of a single pulmonary vein, despite the fact that the patient was taking an anticoagulant. .
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Abstract INTRODUCTION: In March 2009, a novel swine-origin influenza A virus (H1N1) was discovered in Mexico, and one month later, two cases were identified in California. The WHO declared a pandemic from June 2009 to August 2010. The CDC... more
Abstract INTRODUCTION: In March 2009, a novel swine-origin influenza A virus (H1N1) was discovered in Mexico, and one month later, two cases were identified in California. The WHO declared a pandemic from June 2009 to August 2010. The CDC estimated 61 ...