Comparison between a Novel Radiofrequency-Balloon and a Standard Cryo-Balloon in Pulmonary Vein Isolation : A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis

Background/Objectives: Single-shot devices are important tools for efficient pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in atrial fibrillation (AF). In addition to the standard cryo-balloon (CB) catheter, a novel multi-electrode radiofrequency balloon-catheter (RFB, Heliostar, Biosense Webster, Irvine, CA, USA) with 3D-mapping-integration is available. Currently, there is no evidence allowing for a direct comparison between RFB-PVI and CB-PVI in a matched population. The study aimed to assess the procedural data, safety profiles, and outcomes of RFB-PVI versus CB-PVI. Methods: In this prospective registry study, symptomatic AF patients undergoing first-time PVI from January 2019 to April 2023, using RFB or CB, were included, with patients matched in a 1:2 ratio to reduce potential confounders. Results: The results from 171 consecutive RFB patients and 342 matched CB patients showed comparable recurrence-free survival after 12 months (81.3% RFB vs. 76.8% CB, p = 0.359). The RFB group had a longer procedure duration (88 vs. 73 min, p < 0.001) and longer fluoroscopy time (18.9 vs. 14.5 min, p < 0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, the novel RFB system enables efficient and safe PVI, which is broadly comparable to the established CB system. However, the 3D-mapping integration in RFB did not reduce fluoroscopy time compared to CB.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

Enthalten in:

Journal of clinical medicine - 13(2024), 4 vom: 08. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Teumer, Yannick [VerfasserIn]
Miesbichler, Clemens [VerfasserIn]
Katov, Lyuboslav [VerfasserIn]
Mayer, Benjamin [VerfasserIn]
Rottbauer, Wolfgang [VerfasserIn]
Bothner, Carlo [VerfasserIn]
Weinmann, Karolina [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Atrial fibrillation
Cryo-balloon
Journal Article
Pulmonary vein isolation
Radiofrequency balloon
Single-shot device

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Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/jcm13040963

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36888256X