Publication Title
J Atr Fibrillation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2017
Keywords
atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; cryoballoon; migraine; transseptal catheterization
Abstract
We report the case of a 58-year-old woman who developed a headache and visual disturbances after a cryoballoon ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation at our institution. She presented to the emergency department four days post ablation and was admitted the hospital for overnight observation. Serial neurological examinations and neuroimaging were unremarkable for stroke or transient ischemic attack. The patient had some brief transient visual changes which resolved completely after several days, with no further clinical sequelae. She followed up in the outpatient neuro-ophthalmology clinic and had a normal visual field examination. She was given a diagnosis of new onset migraine with visual aura.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
