| The Biophysics and Biomechanics of Cryoballoon Ablation. | |
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PMID: 22671922 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Recent clinical and preclinical studies have demonstrated that cryothermal ablation using a balloon catheter (Artic Front®, Medtronic CryoCath LP, Pointe-Claire, Canada) provides an effective means of achieving pulmonary vein isolation. This review explores the biophysics and biomechanics of cryoballoon ablation. Components of the cryoballoon catheter system are examined, mechanisms of cryothermal injury are summarized, and potential advantages of cryoballoon technology over standard radiofrequency ablation in isolating pulmonary veins are discussed. Practical aspects of biophysics and biomechanics relevant to the clinical electrophysiologist are emphasized, particularly with regards to the selection of the most appropriate cryoballoon catheter and minimizing peri-procedural complications. (PACE 2012;XX:1-7). |
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Jason G Andrade; Marc Dubuc; Peter G Guerra; Laurent Macle; Blandine Mondésert; Léna Rivard; Denis Roy; Mario Talajic; Bernard Thibault; Paul Khairy |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-6-5 |
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Title: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE Volume: - ISSN: 1540-8159 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
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Created Date: 2012-6-7 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803944 Medline TA: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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©2012, The Authors. Journal compilation ©2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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Electrophysiology Service, Department of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada. |
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