Sudden onset of atrial fibrillation during neck dissection: Vagal atrial fibrillation

Sudden onset of atrial fibrillation during neck dissection: Vagal atrial fibrillation

Intraoperative vagal stimulation can lead to onset of atrial fibrillation (AF). The role of vagus mediated AF is not very much acknowledged. We report a case of AF during handling of great vessels in the neck region. After ruling out other causes of AF, we concluded that this sudden occurrence of AF...

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Main Authors: Anjana Sahu, Indrani H Kumar, Priyesh K Rahulgade, Ramkishan G Awarde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
free flap surgery
vagal atrial fibrillation
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2016;volume=9;issue=1;spage=121;epage=123;aulast=Sahu

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