Outcomes of cryoballoon or radiofrequency ablation in symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation

ConclusionsThe primary endpoint did not differ between CBA and RFA. Cryoballoon ablation was completed rapidly; the radiation exposure was greater. Rehospitalization due to re-ablations and adverse events during follow-up were observed significantly less frequently after CBA than after RFA. Subgroup analysis suggested a lower risk of recurrence after CBA in paroxysmal AF.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01360008),https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01360008.

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Source: Europace - June 14, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research