Cardiac rhythm therapies and procedures

Cardiac ablation and mapping

Restoring life’s rhythm ​with more, for more​
Unlock potential through novel and efficient technologies built on unmatched experience​​.

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PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation (PFA) system

Setting a new standard in safety. Engineered for efficiency.

The PulseSelect™ PFA system is setting a new standard in safety for AF ablation supported by robust clinical evidence.1 Now FDA approved, the PulseSelect™ PFA system offers a new approach to cardiac ablation and can be implemented across your preferred workflow, driving efficient and predictable procedures.

DiamondTemp™

Real-time, temperature-controlled ablation

As the only open-irrigated RF catheter with industrial diamonds to optimize power based on tissue surface temperature, the DiamondTemp ablation catheter with RealTemp™ is safe and effective, and has demonstrated procedural efficiencies compared to contact force-sensing RF.​2

Watch as four experienced EPs share how the DiamondTemp ablation system uses direct tissue surface temperature measurement to create effective lesions.

Arctic Front™ family of cryoballoons

Unmatched cryoballoon technology

The leader in cryoballoon technology, bringing over 16 years of clinical experience, and more than one million patients treated.3 The only ablation catheter indicated to treat first-line paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.4–7

Freezor™ family of cardiac cryoablation catheters

Focal cryoablation for patients big and small

The Freezor and Freezor™ Xtra catheters are the only FDA-approved ablation catheters for the treatment of AVNRT in both pediatric* and adult patients. Cryoablation is the safe choice with no incidence of AV block reported.8–23

* Indicated for patients over two years of age.

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Efficient technology for streamlined procedures

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Streamline lab operations to complete more cases in a day through same-day discharge, moderate sedation, and proven and predictable technology.

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References

1

Verma A, Haines DE, Boersma LV, et al. Pulsed Field Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: PULSED AF Pivotal Trial. Circulation. May 9, 2023;147(19):1422–1432.

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Kautzner J, Albenque JP, Natale A, et al. A novel temperature-controlled radiofrequency catheter ablation system used to treat patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. March 2021;7(3):352–363.

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D Fry. Medtronic Cryoballoon Adoption. Medtronic data on file. February 2020.

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Packer DL, Kowal RC, Wheelan KR, et al. Cryoballoon ablation of pulmonary veins for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: first results of the North American Arctic Front (STOP AF) pivotal trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. April 23, 2013;61(16):1713–1723.

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Su WW, Reddy VY, Bhasin K, et al. Cryoballoon ablation of pulmonary veins for persistent atrial fibrillation: results from the multicenter STOP Persistent AF trial. Heart Rhythm. November 2020;17(11):1841–1847.

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Wazni OM, Dandamudi G, Sood N, et al. Cryoballoon ablation as initial therapy for atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. January 28, 2021;384(4):316–324.

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Wazni OM, Dandamudi G, Sood N, et al. Cryoablation versus antiarrhythmic drug therapy as initial treatment for atrial fibrillation: impact on quality of life. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021;77(18_Supplement_1):225–225.

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Wells P, Dubuc M, Klein GJ, et al. Intracardiac ablation for atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia using a 6 mm distal electrode cryoablation catheter: Prospective, multicenter, North American study (ICY-AVNRT STUDY). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. January 2018;29(1):167–176.

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Avari JN, Jay KS, Rhee EK. Experience and results during transition from radiofrequency ablation to cryoablation for treatment of pediatric atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. April 2008;31(4):454–460.

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Beach C, Beerman L, Mazzocco S, Brooks MM, Arora G. Use of three-dimensional mapping in young patients decreases radiation exposure even without a goal of zero fluoroscopy. Cardiol Young. October 2016;26(7):1297–1302.

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Chanani NK, Chiesa NA, Dubin AM, Avasarala K, Van Hare GF, Collins KK. Cryoablation for atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in young patients: predictors of recurrence. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. September 2008;31(9):1152–1159.

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Cokkinakis C, Avramidis D, Alexopoulos C, Kirvassilis G, Papagiannis J. Cryoablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in children and adolescents: improved long-term outcomes with increasing experience. Hellenic J Cardiol. May–June 2013;54(3):186–191.

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Drago F, Placidi S, Righi D, et al. Cryoablation of AVNRT in children and adolescents: early intervention leads to a better outcome. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. April 2014;25(4):398–403.

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Drago F, Russo MS, Silvetti MS, Santis ADE, Iodice F, Onofrio MTN. Cryoablation of typical atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in children: six years' experience and follow-up in a single center. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. April 2010;33(4):475–481.

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Gist K, Tigges C, Smith G, Clark J. Learning curve for zero-fluoroscopy catheter ablation of AVNRT: early versus late experience. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. March 2011;34(3):264–268.

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Papagiannis J, Papadopoulou K, Rammos S, Katritsis D. Cryoablation versus radiofrequency ablation for atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in children: long-term results. Hellenic J Cardiol. March–April 2010;51(2):122–126.

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Pieragnoli P, Paoletti Perini A, Checchi L, et al. Cryoablation of typical AVNRT: Younger age and administration of bonus ablation favor long-term success. Heart Rhythm. October 2015;12(10):2125–2131.

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Qureshi MY, Ratnasamy C, Sokoloski M, Young ML. Low recurrence rate in treating atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia with triple freeze-thaw cycles. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. March 2013;36(3):279–285.

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Reents T, Springer B, Ammar S, et al. Long-term follow-up after cryoablation for adolescent atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia: recurrence is not predictable. Europace. November 2012;14(11):1629–1633.

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Russo MS, Drago F, Silvetti MS, et al. Comparison of cryoablation with 3D mapping versus conventional mapping for the treatment of atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia and right-sided paraseptal accessory pathways. Cardiol Young. June 2016;26(5):931–940.

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Scaglione M, Ebrille E, Caponi D, et al. Single center experience of fluoroless AVNRT ablation guided by electroanatomic reconstruction in children and adolescents. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. December 2013;36(12):1460–1467.

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Young ML, Niu J. Using coronary sinus ostium as the reference for the slow pathway ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in children. J Arrhythm. June 11, 2020;36(4):712–719.

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Schwagten B, Knops P, Janse P, et al. Long-term follow-up after catheter ablation for atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia: a comparison of cryothermal and radiofrequency energy in a large series of patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. January 2011;30(1):55–61.