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Intraoperative cryoablation of atrial fibrillation with the old-fashioned cryode tips: a simple, effective, and inexpensive method

Authors :
Oscar Gil
Ignacio Rodríguez
Alejandro Vázquez
Fernando Hornero
Rafael García Fuster
Vanesa Estevez
Juan Martínez-León
Sergio Cánovas
Source :
The Annals of thoracic surgery. 84(4)
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Nowadays atrial fibrillation is usually treated simultaneously with cardiac procedures, and new cryo-systems have been developed for performing easier and faster intraoperative ablation. However, the old cryode designs can still be useful in surgical practice and represent a more cost-effective method. In this article we present a technique using old-fashioned cryodes for intraoperative treatment of atrial fibrillation and comment on its advantages and limitations.

Details

ISSN :
15526259
Volume :
84
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Annals of thoracic surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c0a80db422fd3e8975585f1a378e9981