Abstract:Background Optimal occlusion of pulmonary vein (PV) is
essential for atrial fibrillation (AF) cryoballoon ablation (CBA). The
aim of the study was to investigate the performance of two different
tools for the assessment of PV occlusion with a novel navigation system
in CBA procedure. Methods In consecutive patients with
paroxysmal AF who underwent CBA procedure with the guidance of the novel
3-dimentional mapping system, the baseline tool, injection tool and
pulmonary venography were all employed to assess the… Show more
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