Correspondence to:
Qi Liu, M.D and Jingbo Hou, M.D,
Department of Cardiology Organization, The Second Affiliated Hospital
of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
Department of Cardiology Organization, The Second Affiliated Hospital
of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
E-mail: jingbohou@163.com, doctorliu9128@126.com
- Abstract
Systemic embolism in Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs predominantly
intracranially, with extracranial embolism being less common. This case
report presents a case of paroxysmal AF with an isolated splenic artery
embolism. The patient’s main manifestation was sudden severe pain in
the left hypochondrium region. The main trunk of the splenic artery was
diagnosed and finally improved after effective analgesia, anticoagulation,
anti-inflammatory therapy, and restoration of sinus rhythm. In patients
presenting with acute abdominal pain and paroxysmal AF, it is crucial to
consider the possibility of extracranial embolism, such as isolated splenic
infarction, as early as possible. - Keywords
Atrial fibrillation; Splenic infarction; Artery embolism
Citation:
Qi Liu and Jingbo Hou. A Case Of Isolated Splenic Infarction After Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Journal of Clinical Cases 2024.
