This compilation of references was prepared by members of the CryoCath Clinical Affairs and Professional Education team. It may not represent every article, or abstract, but it represents the good sample of the most current and relevant references. If there is something missing, please contact us.
Please note that Arctic Front is CE approved and commercially available in Europe and other areas around the world. It is still an Investigational Device in the United States.
Jump to: Clinical Experience | Esophagus | Phrenic Nerve | Thrombus | PV Stenosis | Adjacent Structures
Comments on Clinical Experience |
| The Single-Big-Cryo-Balloon Technique for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation |
Chun, Mannheim Abstract, 2007 |
| Recovered Pulmonary Vein Conduction in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence after Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation |
Chun, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Long Term Follow-Up of a Large Patient Group after Cryoballoon Isolation of the Pulmonary Veins and Parts of the Antrum |
Heintze, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Efficacy of Pulmonary Vein Isolation by Cryoballoon Ablation in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation |
Klein, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Long Term Results after Cryoballoon Ablation without On-top Therapy in Paroxysmal or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation |
Koch, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Increased NT-Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Independently Predicts Outcome Following Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Using Cryoballoon Technology |
Kuniss, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Comparison of cryoballoon ablation versus radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary veins in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation |
Linhart, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
| Clinical Relevance of Early Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Analysis of 3653 Events Recordings in 60 Patients |
Mittmann-Braun, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Significance of Very Early and Early Recurrences on the Long-Term Outcome of Atrial Fibrillation after Pulmonary Vein Isolation |
Neumann, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Atrial Fibrillation Relapse After Pulmonary Vein Isolation with Cryo Technique: Is Repeated Cold Isolation Medically Useful? |
Neuser, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Recurrence of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation with cryoenergy: effectiveness of redo procedures with a cryoballoon |
Neuser, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
| Pulmonary vein isolation with cryoenergy: does one balloon size fit all? |
Neuser, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
| Balloon Catheter Ablation to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: What is the Level of Pulmonary Venous Isolation? |
Reddy, Heart Rhythm, 2007 |
| Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Isolation with the Cryoballoon Technique: Results from a Prospective Three Center Study |
Schumacher, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using an Occluding Cryoballoon for Circumferential Ablation: Feasibility, Complications, and Short-term Outcome |
Van Belle, eurheartj, 2007 |
| Antral Pulmonary Vein Ablation with Cryo Balloon in Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter Trial |
Vogt, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
| Long-Term Experience in Cryoisolation of Pulmonary Veins With Balloon Technique in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation |
Vogt, ACC Abstract, 2008 |
^^Comments on the Esophagus |
| Esophageal Damage After PV Isolation with the Cryoballoon Catheter |
Ahmed, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
| Intra-Esophageal Temperature Monitoring during Balloon Cryoablation of the PV-LA Junction |
Pre-clinical, Danik, HRS Abstract, 2006 |
| Characterization of Esophageal Temperature Responses to Catheter Based CryoBalloon Ablation of Pulmonary Veins in Dogs |
Pre-clinical, Packer, AHA Abstract, 2006 |
^^Comments on the Phrenic Nerve |
| The Critical Temperature, Distance and Balloon Size-Dependence of Phrenic Nerve Injury During Cryoballoon Ablation |
Pre-clinical, Kolasa, AHA Abstract, 2006 |
| Prognostic Implications of the Histopathologic Characterization of Phrenic Nerve Injury During Cryoballoon Ablation |
Pre-clinical, Kolasa, HRS Abstract, 2007 |
| Incidence, Determinants and Clinical Consequences of Phrenic Nerve Palsy as a Complication af Pulmonary Vein Cryoablation |
Koller, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Dilation of the Left Atrium is an Independent Predictor of the Incidence of Periinterventional Paresis of the Phrenic Nerve in Cryoballoon Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation |
Kuniss, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
| Regression of Phrenic Nerve Paralysis post Cryoballoon Catheter ablation of Atrial Fibrillation |
Pre-clinical, Kuniss, Mannheim Abstract, 2007 |
| Continuous SVC Phrenic Nerve Pacing during Cryo Ablation of the Right Superior Pulmonary Vein: Early Warning Method for Avoiding Diaphragmatic Paralysis |
Pre-clinical, Mahapatra, HRS Abstract, 2006 |
| Continual Stimulation of the Phrenic Nerve During Right-Side Pulmonary Vein Isolation with Cryoballoon Effectively Prevents Long Term Diaphragm Paresis |
Stegelmeier, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
^^Comments on Thrombus |
| MEDAFI-Trial (Microembolization During Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation): Comparison of Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using Cryo Balloon Technique Versus Radiofrequency Energy |
Neumann, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
| Atrial Fibrillation: the Risk of Microembolism Depends on the Catheter Used During Pulmonary Vein Isolation. An Irrigated-tip RF, Standard RF and a Cryo Balloon Study |
Sauren, HRS Abstract, 2008 |
^^Comments on Pulmonary Vein Stenosis |
| Absence of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Following Balloon Cryo-ablation on Long-term CT Assessment in a Canine Model |
Pre-clinical, Mahapatra, HRS Abstract, 2005 |
| Efficacy and Safety of Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using a Novel Cryothermal Balloon Ablation System |
Pre-clinical, Sarabanda, j.jacc, 2005 |
| Long Term Results of Serial MRT Angiography Before and After Isolation of the Pulmonary Veins with Cryoballoon |
Wetzel, Mannheim Abstract, 2008 |
^^Comments on Adjacent Structures |
| Percutaneous Pulmonary Vein Isolation with Cryoballoon: Is there a risk for the coronary vessels? |
Neuser, Mannheim Abstract, 2007 |
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