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ECG on admission showing tachyarrhythmic atrial fibrillation with 158 bpm.
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The electrocardiogram (ECG) showed tachyarrhythmic AF with 158 bpm (Figure 1).
Chest X-ray on admission (a) showing signs of heart enlargement and pleural effusion. Six days later before discharge (b), the heart size is normal again, and there is complete remission of pleural effusion.
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Chest X-ray showed pleural effusion and increased cardiothoracic ratio (Figure 2(a)). An elective pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) was scheduled, and the patient was discharged with a full cardiovascular recovery (Figure 2(b)).