Atrial dysrhythmias due to extrinsic left atrial compression by an esophageal stent
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.01.006
Abstract: Removal of the extrinsic compression force may alleviate arrhythmias by reducing epicardial irritation and/or limiting atrial stretch. Introduction Arrhythmogenesis resulting from extrinsic cardiac compression is a well-observed but poorly understood process. The left atrium has… read more here.
Keywords: extrinsic left; compression; atrial compression; esophageal stent ... See more keywords