ArticleInternational journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature2022
Optimal single procedure strategy of pulmonary vein isolation with cryoballoon or radiofrequency and non-pulmonary vein triggers ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
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- A randomized controlled trial of pulsed field ablation vs antiarrhythmic therapy as a first-line treatment for persistent atrial fibrillation: The AVANT GUARD trial rationale and design.Heart rhythm O2 · 2026Article
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- Impact of Atrial Fibrillation Triggers on Long-Term Outcomes of a Second Catheter Ablation of Nonparoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.Circulation reports · 2024Article
- Recent highlights on the prevalence and role of sleep disordered breathing in cardiovascular diseases from theInternational journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: Limited data exist on pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using cryoballoon (CB) or radiofrequency (RF) ablation and additional non-pulmonary vein trigger ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (non-PAF). We aimed to assess the outcomes of first-stage catheter ablation for non-PAF patients. Methods: Initial PVI was performed on 734 non-PAF patients (age: 64 ± 10 years; male: 584 (80%)) between September 2014 and June 2018 [315 (43%), CB ablation; 419 (57%), RF catheter]. A logistic regression model was used to match 257 pairs (514 patients) according to the propensity scores (CB or RF group). After PVI, additional non-PV trigger ablation was performed if induced by isoproterenol. We analysed the clinical outcomes of both groups. Results: The mean procedural time was significantly shorter in the CB group (125 [range, 89-165] min) than in the RF group (190 [160-224] min; Conclusions: In non-PAF patients, the combination strategy of PVI using CB or RF ablation and non-PV trigger ablation achieved comparable outcomes.
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