Cryoballoon vs. laser balloon ablation for atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) and laser balloon ablation (LBA) are two innovative ways for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon ablation and laser balloon ablation in patients with AF.

Methods

We searched Pubmed, Embase, Ovid, Web of Science and other databases for comparative trials comparing CB and LB ablation in the treatment of AF, from establishment of database to August, 2023.

Results

A total of 13 studies and 3,582 patients were included (CBA, n = 2,308; LBA, n = 1,274). There was no difference between CBA and LBA in acute PVI rate per vein, 12-months recurrence rate of AF, 12-months recurrence rate of atrial arrhythmia, occurrence rate of pericardial tamponade, occu

SUBMITTER: Sun X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10761002 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature