Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Catheter-based ablation techniques have a well-established role in atrial fibrillation (AF) management. The prevalence and impact of AF is increasing globally, thus mandating an emphasis on improving ablation techniques through innovation. One key area of ongoing evolution in this field is the use o...
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doaj-854546d224d14ccaa9d0dc3410387bed2021-02-13T00:04:38ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2021-02-011218818810.3390/mi12020188Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial FibrillationJamario R. Skeete0Jeanne M. Du-Fay-de-Lavallaz1David Kenigsberg2Carlos Macias3Jeffrey R. Winterfield4Parikshit S. Sharma5Richard G. Trohman6Henry D. Huang7Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, SwitzerlandDivision of Cardiology, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314, USASection of Cardiology, Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USADivision of Cardiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USADivision of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USADivision of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USADivision of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USACatheter-based ablation techniques have a well-established role in atrial fibrillation (AF) management. The prevalence and impact of AF is increasing globally, thus mandating an emphasis on improving ablation techniques through innovation. One key area of ongoing evolution in this field is the use of laser energy to perform pulmonary vein isolation during AF catheter ablation. While laser use is not as widespread as other ablation techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation and cryoballoon ablation, advancements in product design and procedural protocols have demonstrated laser balloon ablation to be equally safe and effective compared to these other modalities. Additionally, strategies to improve procedural efficiency and decrease radiation exposure through low fluoroscopy protocols make this technology an increasingly promising and exciting option.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/12/2/188atrial fibrillationatrial fibrillation ablationpulmonary vein isolationcryoballoon ablationradiofrequency ablationlaser balloon ablation |
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Jamario R. Skeete Jeanne M. Du-Fay-de-Lavallaz David Kenigsberg Carlos Macias Jeffrey R. Winterfield Parikshit S. Sharma Richard G. Trohman Henry D. Huang |
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Jamario R. Skeete Jeanne M. Du-Fay-de-Lavallaz David Kenigsberg Carlos Macias Jeffrey R. Winterfield Parikshit S. Sharma Richard G. Trohman Henry D. Huang Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Micromachines atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation ablation pulmonary vein isolation cryoballoon ablation radiofrequency ablation laser balloon ablation |
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Jamario R. Skeete Jeanne M. Du-Fay-de-Lavallaz David Kenigsberg Carlos Macias Jeffrey R. Winterfield Parikshit S. Sharma Richard G. Trohman Henry D. Huang |
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Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation |
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Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation |
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Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation |
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Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation |
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Clinical Applications of Laser Technology: Laser Balloon Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation |
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clinical applications of laser technology: laser balloon ablation in the management of atrial fibrillation |
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Catheter-based ablation techniques have a well-established role in atrial fibrillation (AF) management. The prevalence and impact of AF is increasing globally, thus mandating an emphasis on improving ablation techniques through innovation. One key area of ongoing evolution in this field is the use of laser energy to perform pulmonary vein isolation during AF catheter ablation. While laser use is not as widespread as other ablation techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation and cryoballoon ablation, advancements in product design and procedural protocols have demonstrated laser balloon ablation to be equally safe and effective compared to these other modalities. Additionally, strategies to improve procedural efficiency and decrease radiation exposure through low fluoroscopy protocols make this technology an increasingly promising and exciting option. |
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atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation ablation pulmonary vein isolation cryoballoon ablation radiofrequency ablation laser balloon ablation |
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