Pulmonary Vein Isolation and Beyond: Predictive Value of Vagal Reactions in Second Generation Cryoballoon Ablation for the Outcome of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) is gaining increasing acceptance in the treatment of persistent (per) atrial fibrillation (AF). The cardiac autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a pivotal role in regulation of AF.

Source: Heart Rhythm - December 9, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Denise Guckel, Anke Schmidt, Klaus-J ürgen Gutleben, Britta Körber, Thomas Fischbach, Dieter Horstkotte, Philipp Sommer, Georg Nölker Source Type: research