Second-generation cryoballoon ablation for recurrent atrial fibrillation after an index cryoballoon procedure: a staged strategy with variable balloon size.
Sjoerd W WestraStijn P G van VugtSümeyye SezerReinder EvertzMartin E HemelsRypko J BeukemaCarlo de AsmundisMarc A BrouwerGian-Battista ChierchiaPublished in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2018)
A systematic approach of repeat procedures with a CB-2 using a different balloon size than during the index CB ablation is safe, with acceptable 1-year outcomes. Future comparative studies on the optimal redo technique and approach are warranted to further improve rhythm control in AF.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- oral anticoagulants
- direct oral anticoagulants
- radiofrequency ablation
- heart failure
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- current status
- minimally invasive
- metabolic syndrome
- venous thromboembolism
- type diabetes
- left ventricular
- acute coronary syndrome
- mitral valve