Comparing radiofrequency and cryoballoon technology for the ablation of atrial fibrillation

Tomaiko, Emrie; Su, Wilber

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“…PVs play a crucial role in AF development (Saito et al, 2000). Catheter ablation is a standard treatment for patients with AF, which focuses mainly on electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins (Tomaiko & Su, 2019). It is a very promising procedure, as it shows a great efficacy rate; however, detailed knowledge and awareness of patient PV arrangement and their morphological parameters are essential for safe and successful performance (Andrade, 2020; Andrade et al, 2019; Stanford & Breen, 2005; Vasamreddy et al, 2004).…”

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Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

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This study aimed to establish the most accurate and up‐to‐date anatomical knowledge of pulmonary veins (PV), ostia variations, diameters and ostial area, to provide physicians, especially heart and thoracic surgeons with exact knowledge concerning this area. The main online medical databases, such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, were searched to gather all studies in which the variations, maximal diameter, and ostial area of the PVs were investigated. During the study, the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta‐analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. Additionally, the critical appraisal tool for anatomical meta‐analysis (CATAM) was used to provide the highest quality findings. The most common ostia variation is the classical one, which contains the left superior pulmonary vein (LSPV), left inferior pulmonary vein (LIPV), right superior pulmonary vein (RSPV) and right inferior pulmonary vein (RIPV). The mean diameter and ostial area of each pulmonary vein were established in the general population and in multiple variations considering the method of collecting the data and geographical location. Significant variability in PV ostia is observed. Left‐sided PVs have smaller ostia than the corresponding right‐sided PVs, and the inferior PVs ostia are smaller than the superior. The LCPV ostium size is the largest among all veins analyzed, while the RMPV ostium is the smallest. The results of this meta‐analysis are hoped to help clinicians in planning and performing procedures that involve the pulmonary and cardiac areas, especially catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.

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Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

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Computer Simulation of Catheter Cryoablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation

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Bernal,

Martínez-Peláez

et al. 2024

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Cryoablation is a well-established medical procedure for surgically treating atrial fibrillation. Cryothermal catheter therapy induces cellular necrosis by freezing the insides of pulmonary veins, with the goal of disrupting abnormal electrical heart signals. Nevertheless, tissue damage induced by cold temperatures may also lead to other complications after cardiac surgery. In this sense, the simulation of catheter ablation can provide safer environments for training and the performance of cryotherapy interventions. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a novel approach to help better understand how temperature rates can affect this procedure by using computer tools to develop a simulation framework to predict lesion size and determine optimal temperature conditions for reducing the risk of major complications. The results showed that a temperature profile of around −40 °C caused less penetration, reduced necrotic damage, and smaller lesion size in the tissue. Instead, cryotherapy close to −60 °C achieved a greater depth of temperature flow inside the tissue and a larger cross-section area of the lesion. With further development and validation, the framework could represent a cost-effective strategy for providing personalized modeling, better planning of cryocatheter-based treatment, and preventing surgical complications.

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Comparing radiofrequency and cryoballoon technology for the ablation of atrial fibrillation

Cited by 2 publications

References 21 publications

Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Computer Simulation of Catheter Cryoablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation

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