Ablation has become a cornerstone for the management of symptomatic atrial fibrillation
(AF) in patients where anti-arrhythmic drugs fail. Electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins …

Aims Long-term efficacy following cryoballoon (CB) ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains
unknown. This study describes 5 years follow-up results and predictors of success of CB …

The first edition of Europace journal in 1999 came right around the time of the landmark
publication of the electrophysiologists from Bordeaux, establishing how elimination of …

Background Although radiofrequency (RF) ablation has long been the standard of care for
atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, cryoballoon technology has emerged as a feasible approach …

Discussion We recently described a diaphragmatic EMG-guided approach to monitoring
phrenic nerve integrity in a preclinical study of cryoballoon ablation in 16 mongrel dogs. 6 …

Aims Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) focuses on pulmonary vein (PV) ablation with
or without additional atrial substrate modification. These procedures require significant …

Background Cryoballoon ablation has been associated with a significant incidence of
phrenic nerve injury (PNI). Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether …

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary vein isolation using the cryoballoon technique (CB-PVI) has
evolved into a simple and safe alternative for point-by-point radiofrequency ablation …

Anatomical Predictors for Acute and MidTerm Success of Cryoballoon Ablation.
Introduction: Cryoballoon (CB) pulmonary vein isolation (CBPVI) for the treatment of …

Background Catheter ablation is an established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF).
Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) has emerged as an alternative to radiofrequency ablation …