# Pulmonary Vein Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting for Left Superior and Inferior Pulmonary Vein Stenosis/Occlusion After Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

**Authors:** Wen Pan, Jianfeng Qian, Licheng Lu, Haixiang Xu, Jianhua Fan

PMC · DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70325 · Clinical Case Reports · 2025-03-24

## TL;DR

This case report shows how balloon angioplasty and stenting can treat lung vein narrowing after heart rhythm treatment.

## Contribution

Demonstrates successful use of balloon angioplasty and stenting for post-RFA PVS/O, emphasizing early detection and intervention.

## Key findings

- Balloon angioplasty and stent implantation effectively alleviated symptoms in a patient with PVS/O.
- Early intervention reduced the risk of developing pulmonary hypertension.
- PVS/O should be considered in patients with dyspnea and cough following RFA.

## Abstract

Early detection and prompt intervention are essential for managing pulmonary vein stenosis and occlusion (PVS/O) following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF). This case report highlights the importance of considering PVS/O in patients with dyspnea and cough post‐RFA and underscores the effectiveness of balloon angioplasty and stent implantation in alleviating symptoms and reducing the risk of pulmonary hypertension.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** atrial fibrillation (MONDO:0004981), pulmonary hypertension (MONDO:0005149)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** cough (MESH:D003371), PVS/O (MESH:D000071078), dyspnea (MESH:D004417), AF (MESH:D001281), pulmonary hypertension (MESH:D006976)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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