Key result
Pulmonary vein isolation using a radiofrequency thermal balloon catheter resulted in 85% (17 of 20) of patients remaining free from atrial fibrillation after a mean follow-up of 8.1 months.
Why the study?
Does a radiofrequency thermal balloon catheter safely and effectively isolate pulmonary veins in patients with drug-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Does a radiofrequency thermal balloon catheter safely and effectively isolate pulmonary veins in patients with drug-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
A novel radiofrequency thermal balloon catheter safely and effectively achieved pulmonary vein isolation in patients with drug-resistant paroxysmal AF, with high rates of freedom from arrhythmia at 8 months.
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Supports feasibility of thermal balloon PVI in small paroxysmal AF series; leaves open durability, safety, and comparative efficacy.
Satake et al. (2003) studied Drug-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (n=20). Radiofrequency thermal balloon catheter was evaluated on Freedom from atrial fibrillation. Pulmonary vein isolation using a radiofrequency thermal balloon catheter resulted in 85% (17 of 20) of patients remaining free from atrial fibrillation after a mean follow-up of 8.1 months.
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