Cryo Balloon Pulmonary Vein Isolation

Since the seminal observation of an atrial fibrillation (AF)-initiating trigger mostly originating from the pulmonary veins (PVs), techniques to reproducibly achieve electrical PV isolation have been investigated (1). The time-consuming, point-by-point radiofrequency ablation technique was challenge...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2013-04, Vol.61 (16), p.1724-1725
Main Author: Ernst, Sabine, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Internal Medicine
Medical treatment
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Summary:Since the seminal observation of an atrial fibrillation (AF)-initiating trigger mostly originating from the pulmonary veins (PVs), techniques to reproducibly achieve electrical PV isolation have been investigated (1). The time-consuming, point-by-point radiofrequency ablation technique was challenged by using novel technologies aiming for a tantalizing "single-shot" approach to facilitate and speed up the invasive procedure.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2013.01.051