Sex Differences in the Outcomes of Cryoablation for Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: The literature data on the outcomes of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in women are contradictory.

Aim: To determine and compare the outcomes and complications of cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (cryo-PVI) in men vs. women, and to identify predictors of atrial tachyarrhythmia (ATa) recurrence.

Linear lesions for treating the recurrence of persistent atrial tachyarrhythmia after cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation.

Background: There is no consensus on the most effective radiofrequency ablation strategy for the initial or repeated treatment of persistent atrial tachyarrhythmia (ATa).

Objective: To describe success and complication rates after the creation of left atrial (LA) linear lesions for recurrent persistent ATa following an index cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), and to identify predictors of ATa recurrence.

Methods: During March 2013 to March 2020, we prospectively included all consecutive patients undergoing repeat procedures for the treatment of persistent ATa.

Results and Predictive Factors After One Cryoablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.

Cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is an increasingly used strategy. We aimed to determine the results and predictors of arrhythmia recurrence after a single procedure of cryoballoon PVI for patients with persistent and long-standing persistent AF. We included all consecutive patients who underwent cryoballoon PVI for the treatment of persistent symptomatic drug-refractory AF since 2012.

Clinical Outcomes of Adults With Bicuspid Aortic Valve: A European Perspective.

Objective: To describe the clinical history of patients with a wide age range diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and no surgical indication and to evaluate the long-term outcome of patients with BAV referred for elective surgery.

Patients And Methods: Between 2005 and 2017, 350 consecutive patients with no surgical indication (surveillance group, mean age 53±16, 71% men) and 191 with a surgical indication (surgical group, mean age 59±13, 71% men) were prospectively included. Median follow-up was 80 (32 to 115) months.

Long-term incidence and predictive factors of thromboembolic events after a cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation.

Background: Long-term outcomes in terms of thromboembolic events (TEs) are poorly described after cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (cryo-PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF). We evaluated the long-term incidence and predictive factors of TE after cryo-PVI.

Methods: All consecutive patients who underwent cryo-PVI for paroxysmal or persistent AF between November 2012 and October 2017 were included.