| Literature DB >> 31389263 |
Thiago Guimarães Osório1, Hugo-Enrique Coutiño1, Pedro Brugada1, Gian-Battista Chierchia1, Carlo De Asmundis1.
Abstract
Introduction: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), by catheter ablation, represents the current treatment for drug-resistant atrial fibrillation (AF). Nowadays cryoballoon (CB) is a recognized ablation method in patients with atrial fibrillation, mainly due to its ease of use, leading to reproducible and fast procedures. This novel single shot technology literally revolutionized the approach to AF ablation. Areas covered: The historical development of the cryoballoon, ablation techniques and new approaches beyond the ordinary PVI and complications are summarized here. Expert opinion: Although cryoballoon ablation has greatly standardized the approach to PVI a few critical points still need to be clarified scientifically in order to further uniform this procedure in cath labs worldwide. Duration and dosage of the cryoapplication is undoubtedly a topic of great interest.Entities:
Keywords: Appendage isolation; atrial fibrillation; autonomic nervous system; catheter ablation; cryoablation; cryoballoon; ganglionated plexi; left atrial posterior wall isolation pulmonary vein isolation
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Year: 2019 PMID： 31389263 DOI： 10.1080/17434440.2019.1653181
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Med Devices ISSN： 1743-4440 Impact factor: 3.166