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Contrast-induced encephalopathy (CIE) is also a rare but severe complication associated with the use of iodinated contrast agents during various cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures. Its occurrence during ablation, particularly AF ablation, remains unreported.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Case summary<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>We report a case in which CASs and\/or CAEs associated with ST-segment elevation were observed, accompanied by worsening haemodynamics during AF cryoablation. Insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump improved the haemodynamics. Following anaesthesia recovery, he developed verbal\/expressive aphagia and left-sided hemiplegia. However, emergent cerebrovascular angiography revealed no cerebral artery occlusions or haemorrhage. Plain computed tomography (CT) showed diffuse cortical hyperdensity in the right temporal and both occipital lobes on Day 0, brain swelling by Day 2, and complete radiological recovery by Day 4. His symptoms, except for a slight grip drop of the left hand, improved by Day 4, leading to a diagnosis of CIE.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The key step of CIE may be attributed to a blood\u2013brain barrier breakdown, which is influenced by multiple factors, including the direct chemotoxicity and hyperosmolarity of the contrast agent, ischaemic stroke (including cerebral vasoconstriction), and anaesthesia. 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