Comparison of cryoballoon and radiofrequency ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jitae A KimMihail G CheluPublished in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2022)
In persistent AF patients, CB ablation has similar efficacy and overall safety as compared to RF ablation. While CB is associated with significantly shorter procedure times, the improved procedural efficiency with CB is offset by increased rates of PNP and the potential need for touch-up RF ablation.
Keyphrases
- radiofrequency ablation
- atrial fibrillation
- catheter ablation
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- heart failure
- prognostic factors
- direct oral anticoagulants
- coronary artery disease
- risk assessment
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- climate change
- patient reported