Does laser balloon ablation increase the incidence of stroke compared to cryoballoon or radiofrequency ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Laser balloon ablation for atrial fibrillation is associated with a higher periprocedural stroke risk compared to cryoballoon or radiofrequency ablation.
LB ablation was associated with a higher incidence of stroke compared with either cryoballoon or radiofrequency ablation. Most patients experiencing stroke after LB ablation were discharged home.
Kawase et al. (Tue,) studied this question.