The aim of the study is to evaluate the success rate, freedom from AF and complications associated with AF CA in HF patients with preserved or reduced LVEF. The predictors of AF recurrence, the rate of HF hospitalizations and the NYHA functional class after one year of follow-up according to the presence or absence of SR will also be analyzed. Methods Study design and population We conducted a prospective, observational and single-center study. Consecutive patients with a history of AF and signs and symptoms of HF or LVEF less than 45%, who underwent CA between July 2011 and March 2016, were included. The patients were refractory to or

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We present an infrequent clinical case of hypoplasia of the left pulmonary artery associated with pulmonary hypertension, aggravated by the terminal renal failure of undetermined aetiology. The patient was hospitalized several times due to acute unilateral pulmonary oedema. The probable mechanisms involved, and the proposed therapeutic alternatives are discussed.

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