Shaojie Chen1, Boris Schmidt2, Stefano Bordignon3, Laura Perrotta3, Fabrizio Bologna3, K R Julian Chun4. 1. Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt Academy for Arrhythmias, Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Electronic address: drsjchen@126.com. 2. Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt Academy for Arrhythmias, Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Electronic address: b.schmidt@ccb.de. 3. Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt Academy for Arrhythmias, Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. 4. Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt Academy for Arrhythmias, Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Electronic address: j.chun@ccb.de.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study sought to evaluate the durability of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) after 2 different freeze durations by using time-to-effect guided (ICE-T) second generation cryoballoon (CB2) ablation strategy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing repeat procedure. BACKGROUND: CB2 represents a powerful technology for PVI. Recently, the ICE-T CB2 ablation strategy targeting a 240-s single freeze demonstrated fast and efficient PVI. To further optimize safety and efficacy, a shortened 3-min freeze duration has been suggested, but PVI durability remains unclear. METHODS: Between May 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017, all CB2 ablations followed the ICE-T concept (target freeze: 240 s or 180 s). Patients undergoing a second procedure for arrhythmia recurrence were analyzed. Two groups were defined based on the index freeze duration (group A: 240 s vs. group B: 180 s). In all repeat procedures a 3-dimensional left-atrial map was obtained. Durability of PVI and localization of conduction gaps were compared. RESULTS: Of 788 total patients, 106 (13%) underwent a second procedure (group A: 80 of 604 vs. group B: 26 of 184) after a mean of 377 days. There was no difference regarding PV occlusion and time-to-isolation in the index procedure between the 2 groups. No major complications occurred. During the second procedure, significantly more patients demonstrated durable isolation of all PV in group A (61% vs. 35%; p = 0.02) along with a significantly increased rate of PVI durability (88% vs. 69%, per vein; p < 0.001). Left-sided PV did significantly benefit from 240-s freeze (reconnection left superior PV: 6% vs. 27%; p = 0.004, left inferior PV: 14% vs. 39%; p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS: The ICE-T ablation strategy is associated with a high rate of durable PVI in patients with arrhythmia recurrence. Target freeze duration of 240 s versus 180 s is associated with significantly increased lesion durability, particularly at left-sided PV, without increasing complications.
OBJECTIVES: This study sought to evaluate the durability of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) after 2 different freeze durations by using time-to-effect guided (ICE-T) second generation cryoballoon (CB2) ablation strategy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing repeat procedure. BACKGROUND:CB2 represents a powerful technology for PVI. Recently, the ICE-TCB2 ablation strategy targeting a 240-s single freeze demonstrated fast and efficient PVI. To further optimize safety and efficacy, a shortened 3-min freeze duration has been suggested, but PVI durability remains unclear. METHODS: Between May 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017, all CB2 ablations followed the ICE-T concept (target freeze: 240 s or 180 s). Patients undergoing a second procedure for arrhythmia recurrence were analyzed. Two groups were defined based on the index freeze duration (group A: 240 s vs. group B: 180 s). In all repeat procedures a 3-dimensional left-atrial map was obtained. Durability of PVI and localization of conduction gaps were compared. RESULTS: Of 788 total patients, 106 (13%) underwent a second procedure (group A: 80 of 604 vs. group B: 26 of 184) after a mean of 377 days. There was no difference regarding PV occlusion and time-to-isolation in the index procedure between the 2 groups. No major complications occurred. During the second procedure, significantly more patients demonstrated durable isolation of all PV in group A (61% vs. 35%; p = 0.02) along with a significantly increased rate of PVI durability (88% vs. 69%, per vein; p < 0.001). Left-sided PV did significantly benefit from 240-s freeze (reconnection left superior PV: 6% vs. 27%; p = 0.004, left inferior PV: 14% vs. 39%; p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS: The ICE-T ablation strategy is associated with a high rate of durable PVI in patients with arrhythmia recurrence. Target freeze duration of 240 s versus 180 s is associated with significantly increased lesion durability, particularly at left-sided PV, without increasing complications.
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