Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2985104 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2008 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Epicardial cryoablation can produce long-term pulmonary vein isolation in a beating heart. Dose-response studies demonstrate consistent endocardial hypothermia in tissues up to 7 mm thick. To our knowledge, this is the first report documenting endocardial hypothermia during epicardial cryoablation. This technology holds promise for performing the complete maze procedure on a beating heart.
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Authors
Saqib MD, MHS, Mary-Ellen RN, Antoine DVM, Catherine BSc, MEng, Jean-Pierre BSME, Timothy BS, Andre BSME, Fred DVM, PhD,