Left Main Coronary Spasm During Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial
Fibrillation: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Well known adverse effects of cryoablation are phrenic nerve and
esophageal injury. (1, 2) However, there is very little literature about
coronary artery spasm (CAS), a life-threatening complication of
cryoablation. We report a case of a 68-year-old Caucasian female, who
developed left main coronary spasm (CAS) with significant hemodynamic
compromise during cryoablation. Although rare, this complication can be
life threatening. Prompt recognition and appropriate intervention is
critical for good patient outcome.