Real-Time Recordings in Cryoballoon Pulmonary Veins Isolation: Comparison Between the 25mm and the 20mm Achieve Catheters

Salghetti, Francesca; Abugattas, Juan-Pablo; Regibus, Valentina De; Iacopino, Saverio; Takarada, Ken; Ströker, Erwin; Coutiño, Hugo-Enrique; Lusoc, Ian; Sieira, Juan; Capulzini, Lucio; Mugnai, Giacomo; Umbrain, Vincent; Beckers, Stefan; Brugada, Pedro; Asmundis, Carlo de; Chierchia, Gian‐Battista

doi:10.4022/jafib.1855

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“…Considering the fluoroscopy time, we did not find significant differences between RF and CB group. Compared to the Fire and Ice Trial [ 5 ], our fluoroscopy time was quite similar in CB patients (22 min) but longer when compared with more recent reports in which fluoroscopy times are usually <10–15 min for CB ablation [ 17 , 20 ]. In the RF group, fluoroscopy times were longer than in experienced centers (17 vs 24 min), once again emphasizing the importance of learning curves [ 5 ].…”

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Learning curves in atrial fibrillation ablation – A comparison between second generation cryoballoon and contact force sensing radiofrequency catheters

Velagić

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Pašara

et al. 2020

Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal

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Objective To examine the learning curves of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation comparing the cryoballoon (CB) and radiofrequency (RF) catheters. Methods We performed a retrospective data analysis from the initiation of AF ablation program in our center. For CB ablation, a second generation 28 mm balloon was utilized and for RF ablation. Results A total of 100 consecutive patients (50 in each group) have been enrolled in the study (male 74%, mean age 58.9 ± 10 years, paroxysmal AF 85%). The mean procedure time was shorter for CB (116.6 ± 39.8 min) than RF group (191.8 ± 101.1 min) (p < 0.001). There was no difference in the mean fluoroscopy time, 24.2 ± 10.6 min in RF and 22.4 ± 11.7 min in CB group, (p = 0.422). Seven major complications occurred during the study; 5 in RF group (10%) and 2 in CB group (4%) (p = 0.436). After the mean follow up of 14.5 ± 2.4 months, 15 patients in RF group (30%) and 11 in CB group (26%) experienced AF recurrences (P = 0.300). Conclusion When starting a new AF ablation program, our results suggest that CB significantly shortens procedure while fluoroscopy time and clinical outcomes are comparable to RF ablation.

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Learning curves in atrial fibrillation ablation – A comparison between second generation cryoballoon and contact force sensing radiofrequency catheters

Velagić

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Pašara

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Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal

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Should voltage mapping be an integral part of the cryoballoon ablation procedure?

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2022

J Interv Card Electrophysiol

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Real-Time Recordings in Cryoballoon Pulmonary Veins Isolation: Comparison Between the 25mm and the 20mm Achieve Catheters

Abstract: CB-A PVI with the AC-A is feasible and safe in all PVs. The AC-A has proven significantly superior in visualising RTR if compared to the AC, affording RTR in 74% of PVs.

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Learning curves in atrial fibrillation ablation – A comparison between second generation cryoballoon and contact force sensing radiofrequency catheters

Learning curves in atrial fibrillation ablation – A comparison between second generation cryoballoon and contact force sensing radiofrequency catheters

Should voltage mapping be an integral part of the cryoballoon ablation procedure?

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