Periprocedural complications after laser balloon ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation: An analysis using a nationwide claims database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence regarding the periprocedural safety of laser balloon (LB) catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is scarce.

Objective

We aimed to investigate the periprocedural safety of LB ablation for AF compared with that of either radiofrequency or cryoballoon ablation using a nationwide claims database.

Methods

Patients who underwent catheter ablation for AF between 2018 and 2022 were identified using the Japanese Registry of All Cardiac and Vascular Diseases - Diagnosis Procedure Combination. The outcomes included in-hospital mortality, emergency 30-day readmission, common periprocedural complications, and a composite of complications. Outcomes were compared between the treatment groups in 2 separate propensity score-matched cohort: LB vs radiofreque

SUBMITTER: Kawase K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature