A search of the BCBSA Technology Evaluation Center website did not find any assessment on cryoablation for atrial fibrillation. The CA ACC was invited to provide an opinion on this technology and ...

More information: Jiang Deng et al, Feasibility and safety of cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation and closing patent foramen ovale without implantation：A pilot study, Heart Rhythm (2024).

"This study presents an innovative approach to PFO closure by cryoballoon ablation, showcasing its potential as a device-free alternative. The authors wisely performed this procedure on patients ...

The update followed a higher than expected number of reports of esophageal injury after catheter ablation procedures for ...