Outcomes after cryoablation vs. radiofrequency in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: impact of pulmonary veins anatomy

Conclusion
Our findings suggest that mid-term outcomes of cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal AF ablation are similar to those of radiofrequency, regardless of PV anatomy. The presence of anatomical variants of PVs should not discourage the referral of patients with paroxysmal AF for cryoballoon ablation.

Source: Europace - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Khoueiry, Z., Albenque, J.- P., Providencia, R., Combes, S., Combes, N., Jourda, F., Sousa, P. A., Cardin, C., Pasquie, J.- L., Cung, T. T., Massin, F., Marijon, E., Boveda, S. Tags: Ablation for atrial fibrillation Source Type: research