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Randomized prospective evaluation of same-day discharge after cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation: results of the EASY PVI study
BackgroundWith advancements in technology and ablation techniques, catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) has become safer...
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Pulsed field versus cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation: a real-world observational study on procedural outcomes and efficacy
IntroductionAtrial fibrillation often necessitates catheter ablation when antiarrhythmic drug therapy fails. Single-shot technologies using thermal...
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Cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation as first-line treatment of typical atrial flutter: long-term outcomes of the CRAFT trial
BackgroundCRAFT was an international, multicentre, randomised controlled trial across 11 sites in the United UK and Switzerland. Given the evidence...
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Temperature to time Catch-Up: a novel procedural endpoint to predict durable pulmonary vein isolation after cryoballoon ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
BackgroundCryoballoon ablation is a widely used single-shot technique for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial...
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Feasibility and efficacy of a novel size adjustable cryoballoon for ablation of atrial fibrillation
The aim of the present case series was to characterize the feasibility of a novel size adjustable cryoballoon system (PolarX Fit, Boston Scientific,...
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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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Regional variations in patient selection and procedural characteristics for cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation in the cryo global registry
BackgroundCryoballoon ablation is a well-established anatomical approach for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in patients with atrial fibrillation...
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Pulsed field ablation and cryoballoon ablation for pulmonary vein isolation: insights on efficacy, safety and cardiac function
BackgroundPulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has become the cornerstone treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). While in cryoablation cell damage is...
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Pulmonary veins isolation using cryoballoon and pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation: practical techniques in variable scenarios
Catheter ablation is the most effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Electrical pulmonary veins isolation (PVI) forms the cornerstone...
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Pressure waveform analysis for occlusion assessment significantly reduces contrast medium use in cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation
BackgroundPulmonary vein (PV) occlusion is crucial for adequate lesion formation during cryoballoon-guided pulmonary vein isolation (CB-PVI). PV...
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Balloon technologies for pulmonary vein isolation—12-month outcome and comparison of the novel radiofrequency balloon with the cryoballoon in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
BackgroundThe cryoballoon (CB) has become a standard tool for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), but the technology is limited in certain ways. A novel...
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In vivo safety and pulmonary vein isolation performance of a new cryoballoon for the treatment of atrial fibrillation
BackgroundCryoablation to achieve pulmonary vein (PV) isolation has become one of the standard approaches for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. The...
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Comparing cryoballoon and contact-force guided radiofrequency ablation in pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
BackgroundPulmonary vein isolation (PVI) employing cryoballoon (CB) or contact force-guided radiofrequency (CF-RF) catheter ablation has been...
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Pulsed-field vs. cryoballoon vs. radiofrequency ablation: a propensity score matched comparison of one-year outcomes after pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
BackgroundPulsed-field ablation (PFA) has shown favourable data in terms of safety and procedural efficiency for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). We...
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Twelve-month efficacy of second-generation cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation performed at community hospitals: results of the German register on cryoballoon ablation in local hospitals (regional)
BackgroundThe 12-month follow-up (F/U) efficacy of CBA PVI performed at community hospitals for treatment of symptomatic paroxysmal and persistent...
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The absence of real-time pulmonary vein isolation during cryoballoon ablation is associated with atrial fibrillation recurrence and pulmonary vein reconnection
BackgroundAbsence of real-time pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (PVI) occurring in 15–40% of PVs during cryoballoon ablation (CBA) of atrial...
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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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Validation of a prediction model for early reconnection after cryoballoon ablation
BackgroundWe previously developed an early reconnection/dormant conduction (ERC) prediction model for cryoballoon ablation to avoid a 30-min waiting...
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Phrenic nerve injury after atrial fibrillation ablation: different recovery courses among cryoballoon, laser balloon, and radiofrequency ablation
BackgroundPhrenic nerve injury (PNI) is one of the common complications in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, which often recovers spontaneously....
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Pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation using true high-power short-duration vs. cryoballoon ablation
AimsPulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is achievable and effective using radiofrequency (RF) catheter (CA) or cryoballoon (CB) ablation. The newly...
