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Characteristics of two different cryoballoon systems for treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial (CONTRAST-CRYO Trial)
BackgroundSingle-shot pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) utilizing cryothermal energy is an effective and safe treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF)...
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Use of a novel integrated dilator-needle system in cryoballoon procedures: a zero-exchange approach
BackgroundRecently, a novel integrated dilator-needle system (AcQCross Qx, Acutus Medical) was introduced to reduce the number of exchanges for a...
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The predictive role of early recurrences of atrial arrhythmias after pulmonary vein cryoballoon ablation. Is blanking period an outdated concept? Insights from 12-month continuous cardiac monitoring
BackgroundEarly recurrences of atrial arrhythmias (ERAA) after atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation do not predict procedural failure. A...
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Evaluation of cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation lesions during the acute and chronic phases using a high-resolution map** system
BackgroundAn acute cryothermal ablation lesion contains both reversible and irreversible elements. However, differences in lesions created with...
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Patient report outcomes in cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation during the COVID Era: Insights from the 1STOP project
BackgroundPulmonary vein isolation by cryoablation (PVI-C) is a standard therapy for the treatment of patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation...
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Technical and procedural comparison of two different cryoballoon ablation systems in patients with atrial fibrillation
PurposeThe aim was to report procedural and technical differences of a novel cryoballoon (NCB) ablation catheter for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI)...
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Novel cryoballoon to isolate pulmonary veins in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: long-term outcomes in a multicentre clinical study
BackgroundRecently, a novel cryoballoon ablation catheter has demonstrated acute safety and efficacy in de novo pulmonary vein isolation (PVI)...
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Transition of the heart rate and atrial premature complex after cryoballoon vs. radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
The temporal changes in ambulatory monitoring findings after cryoballoon (CB) ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) have not been well elucidated....
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Additional value of left atrium remodeling assessed by three-dimensional echocardiography for the prediction of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon ablation
Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) is a safe and efficient therapeutic option for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, AF recurrence occurs in 25% of the...
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Comparison of atrial fibrillation ablation using cryoballoon versus radiofrequency in patients with left common pulmonary veins: mid-term follow-up results
PurposeCryoballoon (CB) and radiofrequency (RF) ablation techniques have similar outcomes for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in patients with atrial...
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Methods to Optimize Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation to Minimize Risk of Adverse Outcomes and Arrhythmia Recurrences
Purpose of ReviewAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a chronic and progressive disorder, associated with effort intolerance, impairments in quality of life,...
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Cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation without the use of a contrast medium: a combination of the intracardiac echocardiography and pressure wave monitoring guided approach
In cryoballoon ablation (CBA), a contrast medium is commonly used to confirm balloon occlusion of the pulmonary veins (PVs). However, a contrast...
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Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Using Ablation Index Versus Second Generation Cryoballoon in the Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison
IntroductionBoth radiofrequency (RF) and cryoballoon (CB) ablation are treatment options for persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF). An important...
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Comparison between cryoballoon and hot balloon ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
PurposePulmonary vein (PV) isolation using balloon ablation was developed as a technique for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF)....
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A new scoring system: PAT2C2H score. Its clinical use and comparison with HATCH and CHA2DS2-VASc scores in predicting arrhythmia recurrence after cryoballoon ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
BackgroundSeveral clinical risk factors and scoring systems have been proposed to predict arrhythmia recurrence after atrial fibrillation (AF)...
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The efficacy and safety of cryoballoon catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
BackgroundElectrical isolation of pulmonary vein ostia is an established therapy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
AimsThe purpose of this study...
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Electroanatomical map** improves procedural outcomes of cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (the Achieve Plus study)
BackgroundValidation of pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (PVI) using only the Achieve catheter following cryoballoon ablation (CBA) is imperfect since...
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Heart rate increase and inappropriate sinus tachycardia after cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation
BackgroundCryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a common therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF). While moderately increased sinus rhythm heart...
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Fluoroscopy and contrast media use in cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation using a novel imaging system
Pulmonary vein (PV) isolation using cryoballoon (CB) catheter is generally characterized by a high radiation and contrast media exposure. A new...
