Objectives This study evaluated the rate and predictors of endoscopically detected
esophageal thermal lesions (EDEL) in patients who underwent cryoballoon atrial fibrillation …

Background Endoscopically detected esophageal lesions (EDELs) have been identified in
apparently asymptomatic patients after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). The use of …

Esophageal Cooling During Hot Balloon Ablation Background Little is known about luminal
esophageal temperature (LET) monitoring during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) …

BACKGROUND: Cryoenergy is being increasingly used for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation,
but the thermal effect of cryoenergy on the esophagus remains undefined. OBJECTIVE: This …

Esophagus‐Related Complications After Cryoablation Background Monitoring luminal
esophageal temperatures (LETs) helps predict esophageal thermal lesions (ETLs) after …

Background Severe endoscopically detected esophageal thermal lesions (EDELs) have
been associated with higher risk of progression to atrio-esophageal fistula (AEF) following …

Background Although there are considerable data on the safety of cryoablation, data on the
rare but severe complication of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) following cryoballoon ablation …

Background—Luminal esophageal temperature (LET) monitoring is one strategy to minimize
esophageal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation procedures. However, esophageal …

Background—Pulmonary vein isolation is an established treatment option for atrial
fibrillation. To date, the incidence and quality of ablation-induced esophageal thermal …

Background Esophageal thermal injury is a risk of ablation of the posterior left atrium despite
various devices utilized to date. Objective Evaluate the potential of a commercially-available …