Cryoballoon or radiofrequency ablation? Alternating technique for repeat procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation

ConclusionAlternation of energy source for repeat ablation was safe and effective, regardless the energy used first. However, patients initially treated with CB PVI undergoing repeat ablation with RF current had less AF recurrence at long ‐term follow‐up as compared with those originally treated by RF ablation receiving a CB repeat ablation.(Italian ClinicalService Project; NCT01007474)This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - June 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roberto Verlato, Paolo Pieragnoli, Saverio Iacopino, Werner Rauhe, Giulio Molon, Giuseppe Stabile, Luca Rebellato, Giuseppe Allocca, Giuseppe Arena, Giovanni Rovaris, Riccardo Sacchi, Domenico Catanzariti, Patrizia Pepi, Claudio Tondo Tags: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research