Cryoballoon for pulmonary vein isolation: Is it better tolerated than radiofrequency? Retrospective study comparing the use of analgesia and sedation in both ablation techniques.

Defaye, Pascal

Cryoballoon for pulmonary vein isolation: Is it better tolerated than radiofrequency? Retrospective study comparing the use of analgesia and sedation in both ablation techniques. [electronic resource] - Archives of cardiovascular diseases - 388-93 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

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10.1016/j.acvd.2010.06.004 doi


Acetaminophen--therapeutic use
Adult
Aged
Analgesics--therapeutic use
Atrial Fibrillation--diagnostic imaging
Catheter Ablation--adverse effects
Chi-Square Distribution
Cryosurgery--adverse effects
Drug Utilization Review
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Equipment Design
Female
France
Hospitalization
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives--therapeutic use
Male
Midazolam--therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Morphine--therapeutic use
Propofol--therapeutic use
Pulmonary Veins--diagnostic imaging
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome