Incidence and Predictors of Complications During Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation [Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology]

Conclusions In a large contemporary cohort, cryoballoon PVI is associated with low procedural risk, including lower rates of PNI than previously reported. Older age and 23-mm balloon use were associated with PNI. Our low rate of PNI may reflect more sensitive detection methods, including compound motor action potential monitoring and forced double-deflation.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guhl, E. N., Siddoway, D., Adelstein, E., Bazaz, R., Mendenhall, G. S., Nemec, J., Saba, S., Schwartzman, D., Voigt, A., Wang, N. C., Jain, S. K. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research