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CryoBalloon Ablation Study: 30% of Patients Required RF to Achieve Isolation
CryoBalloon positioned at opening to pulmonary vein
CryoBalloon ablation is very effective. But for the best results, you want an EP who is not only experienced with CryoBalloon, but also, when needed, can use RF to map and isolate non-PV triggers.
A recent, but limited study of about 75 paroxysmal A-Fib patients undergoing their first CryoBalloon ablation, found about 30% required the additional use of RF focal lesions to achieve isolation (to restore normal sinus rhythm).
When selecting an EP, be cautious. With the advent of CryoBalloon ablation, some EPs with little or no expertise with RF ablations are now doing CryoBalloon ablations because they’re easier. Stay away from EPs who only do CryoBalloon ablation.
Most experienced EPs who have switched from RF to CryoBalloon ablation have the ability, skill and experience to use focal point RF as needed to make you A-Fib free during your CryoBalloon ablation.
Seek out these experienced EPs by asking:
“What do you do if I’m still in A-Fib after you do the CryoBalloon ablation? Will you use RF focal lesions to achieve isolation?”
To learn more about these research findings see By Combining RF and CryoBalloon Ablation Techniques, Do Success Rates Increase? Or browse our Index of Articles: Research and Innovations.
