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Impact of body mass index on cryoablation of atrial fibrillation: Patient characteristics, procedural data, and long-term outcomes.

Lukas UrbanekStefano BordignonShaojie ChenFabrizio BolognaShota TohokuMatthias DincherBritta Schulte-HahnBoris SchmidtKyoung-Ryul Julian Chun
Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2022)
Cryoballoon ablation in obese patients can be effective with an acceptable safety profile, 77% of patients were in stable SR at 1 year. Severe obese patients (BMI ≥ 35) showed reduced procedural safety and 1-year success rate. In association with life style modification, CB ablation may represent a strategy to enhance rhythm control in the context of obesity.
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