Electrophysiological findings following pulmonary vein isolation using radiofrequency catheter guided by contact-force and second-generation cryoballoon: lessons from repeat ablation procedures

Conclusion
The rate of late PV reconnection is significantly lower following CB-AdvA when compared with CFCA as index procedure. Lower CF values and warmer nadir temperature with longer time to effect were more frequently associated with PV reconnections in the setting of CFCA and CB-AdvA.

Source: Europace - February 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ciconte, G., Velagic, V., Mugnai, G., Saitoh, Y., Irfan, G., Hunuk, B., Ströker, E., Conte, G., Sieira, J., Di Giovanni, G., Baltogiannis, G., Brugada, P., de Asmundis, C., Chierchia, G.-B. Tags: Ablation for atrial fibrillation Source Type: research