Open AccessSudden onset of atrial fibrillation during neck dissection: Vagal atrial fibrillation
Author(s) -
Anjana Sahu,
Indrani Hemant Kumar,
Priyesh K Rahulgade,
Ramkishan G Awarde
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
medical journal of dr. d y patil university/medical journal of dr. d.y. patil university
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7119
pISSN - 0975-2870
DOI - 10.4103/0975-2870.167985
Subject(s) - atrial fibrillation , medicine , vagus nerve , cardiology , vagus nerve stimulation , cholinergic , anesthesia , stimulation
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 could be a case of vagus nerve stimulation. In our case report, we also discuss the role of cholinergic activity in the development of AF and its treatment