Arq Bras Cardiol
September 2020
Background: Electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins is recognized as the cornerstone of non-pharmacological treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF), and therefore, has been recommended as the first step in AF ablation according to all guidelines. Even though the cryoballoon technology is widely used in North America and Europe, this experience is still incipient in many developing countries such as Brazil.
Objective: To evaluate initial results regarding success and safety of the new technology in patients with persistent and paroxysmal AF.