Cryoelectrolysis for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A First Order Feasibility Study
BACKGROUND: Catheter based treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) involves ablation of groups of cells near the pulmonary vein. The goal of this study was to evaluate the technological feasability of a new technology for catheter-based ablation for treatment of AFib that combines freezing with elec...
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| Published in | Cryo-Letters Vol. 38; no. 6; p. 428 |
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| Main Authors | , , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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England
01.11.2017
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| Summary: | BACKGROUND: Catheter based treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) involves ablation of groups of cells near the pulmonary vein.
The goal of this study was to evaluate the technological feasability of a new technology for catheter-based ablation for treatment of AFib that combines freezing with electrolysis.
The study was performed on a pH dye stained gel phantom of the pulmonary vein. Freezing was induced with a cryosurgical probe inserted in the vein and electrolysis was delivered through the probe with a DC power supply.
Visual recording of colorimetric changes in pH demonstrate that electrolytic products can propagate through the frozen tissue phantom. For example, a voltage of 9 V and a current of 40 mA delivered through a -15 degree C cryosurgical probe produced an electrolysis impacted rim of over 7 mm width in 2 min.
This early stage experimental work suggests that cryoelectrolysis may have potential for treatment of AFib. |
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| ISSN: | 0143-2044 |