The first reported case of pulmonary vein stenosis treated by percutaneous angioplasty with self-apposing drug-eluting stent implantation

Abstract

A 52-year-old male who had suffered from dyspnea on exertion since last year was diagnosed with recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). An echocardiography examination (ECHO) conducted during that period revealed borderline right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP, 30–35mmHg), without any other abnormalities. Percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) ablation for PAF was performed. Despite the reduction of arrhythmic episodes, the symptoms noticeably developed a couple of weeks after the procedure.