The use of cryodestruction in non–pharmacological treatment of atrial fibrillation

Česká verzia

Authors: L. Šedivá; P. Neužil; M. Táborský; J. Škoda; J. Petrů; P. Niederle
Authors place of work: Kardiologické oddělení Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha
Published in the journal: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2007, 9(4): 264-265
Category: Editorial

Summary

Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent type of arrhythmia in the population, and as such attracts much interest today. The success rate of

non-pharmacological treatment of this dysrhythmia is still insufficient and the method is associated with some relatively serious complications, and therefore we continue to look for a technology which would increase the success rate of catheterisation procedures and reduce the risk of complications. Our paper shows that the use of cryodestruction with the help of a cryo balloon is a safe and efficient alternative to radiofrequency therapy.

Keywords:
atrial fibrillation – cryodestruction – cryo balloon

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