Dressler's syndrome complicating radiofrequency ablation of an accessory atrioventricular pathway

Radiofrequency energy is being used frequently in catheter ablation of accessory pathways. This case reports a patient who underwent radiofrequency ablation that was complicated by the development of Dressler's syndrome.

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Published in:	Pacing and clinical electrophysiology Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 251
Main Authors:	Rovang, K S, Hee, T T, Pagano, T V, Mohiuddin, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1993
Subjects:	Aged Catheter Ablation - adverse effects Female Heart Conduction System - abnormalities Heart Conduction System - surgery Humans Pericardial Effusion - etiology Pleural Effusion - etiology Postoperative Complications Syndrome Tachycardia, Supraventricular - etiology Tachycardia, Supraventricular - surgery
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Summary:	Radiofrequency energy is being used frequently in catheter ablation of accessory pathways. This case reports a patient who underwent radiofrequency ablation that was complicated by the development of Dressler's syndrome.
ISSN:	0147-8389
DOI:	10.1111/j.1540-8159.1993.tb01571.x