Defining the blanking period, using continuous ECG monitoring, after cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. A blanking period (BP) of 3 months is used in clinical trials and practice. However, the optimal BP duration after PVI remains undefined.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Dan L. Musat, Nicolle S. Milstein, Matthew Saberito, Advay Bhatt, Mohammadali Habibi, Tina C. Sichrovsky, Mark W. Preminger, Richard E. Shaw, Suneet Mittal Source Type: research