ArticleJournal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing2018
Acute pericarditis following second-generation cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation.
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- Acute Pericarditis After Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.JACC. Case reports · 2025Article
- Exploring Inflammatory Markers and Risk Factors Associated with Pericarditis Development after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Pericarditis After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Predictors and Outcomes.JACC. Clinical electrophysiology · 2024Article
- Best Practice Guide for Cryoballoon Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: The Compilation Experience of More than 1000 Procedures.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2023Review
- Acute pericarditis after atrial fibrillation ablation: Incidence, characteristics, and risk factors.Heart rhythm O2 · 2022Article
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- Myocardial injury and pericarditis after combined left atrial and coronary sinus ablation in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: a case report.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2020Article
- Acute Procedural Complications of Cryoballoon Ablation: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of atrial fibrillationReview
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Abstract
purposeAcute pericarditis is a minor complication following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence and clinical aspects of pericarditis following cryoballoon (CB) ablation of AF investigating a possible association with procedural characteristics and a possible relationship with post-ablation recurrences.
methodsFour hundred fifty consecutive patients (male 73%, age 59.9 ± 11.2 years) with drug-resistant paroxysmal AF who underwent CB ablation as index procedure were enrolled. Exclusion criteria were any contraindication for the procedure including the presence of intracavitary thrombus and uncontrolled heart failure and contraindications to general anesthesia.
resultsAcute pericarditis following CB ablation occurred in 18 patients (4%) of our study population. Pericardial effusion occurred in 14 patients (78%) and was mild/moderate. The total number of cryoapplications and the total freeze duration were significantly higher in patients with pericarditis compared with those without (respectively, p = 0.0006 and p = 0.01). Specifically, the number of applications and freeze duration in right inferior pulmonary vein were found significantly higher in patients with pericarditis (p = 0.007). The recurrence rate did not significantly differ between the two study groups (respectively, 16.7 vs 18.1%; p = 0.9).
conclusionsThe incidence of acute pericarditis following CB ablation in our study population accounted for 4% and was associated with both total freezing time and number of cryoapplications. The clinical course was favorable in all these patients and the occurrence of acute pericarditis did not affect the outcome during the follow-up period.
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