Predictability matters.

Predictability in AF ablation procedures can positively affect EP lab capacity. Medtronic cryoballoon’s anatomical design efficiently contributes to this outcome.2

Ablation procedures performed with the anatomical design are more predictable when compared to contact-force radiofrequency procedures.2

Anatomical design

N: 570
Mean: 84.7 minutes
Standard deviation: 20.5
Frequency of greater than 1.5× median: 3.0%

This is a chart showing the predictability of ablation procedures performed with the anatomical design.

Contact-force RF

N: 595
Mean: 171.3 minutes
Standard deviation: 48.2
Frequency of greater than 1.5× median: 8.9%

This is a chart showing the predictability of contact-force radiofrequency (RF) ablation procedures.

Safe, effective, efficient procedures

Due to its safety and efficacy profile, and short procedural time, Medtronic cryoballoon ablation is the preferable option for AF ablation.3

Cryoballoon ablation is associated with a 21-minute shorter procedural time (p < 0.001) when compared with RF ablation.3


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21-minute shorter procedural time


Drive efficiency. Maximize capacity.

Medtronic cryoballoon ablation supports EP lab efficiencies transition from two to three PVI cases per day with focus on two operational areas4:

  • Overall lab occupancy time can be improved with shorter “skin-to-skin” procedure time, which can be influenced by catheter choice and associated learning curve for operator and staff.
  • Overall scheduling approach can be adjusted by extending the length of standard lab hours per day through split nursing shifts, efficient room turnover, and removing the restriction of case start times due to block scheduling.

50%

increase in total cases4

> 90%

of EP lab days without overtime4

> 60%

of days with time for one additional non-ablation procedure4


Restoring life’s rhythm. And the lab’s.

The Medtronic cryoballoon’s unique design enables additional protocols for consideration, including same-day discharge, fluoroscopy reduction, and moderate sedation. Learn more about the evidence and see it in action.


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