In this episode we hear about an emergency presentation to a South Australian hospital, of a 74-year-old male with shortness of breath. The curve ball is that he had undergone ablation for drug-refractory atrial fibrillation less than two weeks prior. This discussion gives an overview of developing technologies for AF treatment and developing knowledge about the possible complications. We also have some multiple choice questions to test your understanding.

Guest
Dr Shaun Evans, FRACP (Royal Adelaide Hospital; University of Adelaide)
 
Hosts
Associate Professor Stephen Bacchi (Massachusetts General Hospital; University of Adelaide)
Jasmine Le (University of Adelaide)

Production
Produced by Stephen Bacchi and Mic Cavazzini. Music licenced from Epidemic Sound includes ‘Rockin’ for Decades’ by Blue Texas and ‘Brighton Breakdown’ by BDBs. Image created and copyrighted by RACP. 

Editorial feedback kindly provided by RACP physicians Hugh Murray, Aidan Tan, Aafreen Khalid, Sebastiaan Lambooy, Amy Hughes and Lauren Gomes. 
 

Key Reference (Spoiler Alert)

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Delayed cardiac tamponade from pericarditis following pulmonary vein cryo-balloon ablation [IMJ. 2020]

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