articleNew England Journal of MedicineNov 16, 2020BRONZE OA

Cryoballoon Ablation as Initial Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic · Virginia Mason Franciscan Health · +9 more institutions

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Abstract

In patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation that has not responded to medication, catheter ablation is more effective than antiarrhythmic drug therapy for maintaining sinus rhythm. However, the safety and efficacy of cryoballoon ablation as initial first-line therapy have not been established.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
  • Ablation
  • Sinus rhythm
  • Cardiology
  • Catheter ablation
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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