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Real-time, temperature-controlled ablation

DiamondTemp™

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.​1

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

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Unmatched cryoballoon technology

Arctic Front™ family of cryoballoons

The leader in cryoballoon technology, bringing over 16 years of clinical experience, and more than one million patients treated.2 The only ablation catheter indicated to treat first-line paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.3-6

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Focal cryoablation for patients big and small

Freezor™ family of cardiac cryoablation catheters

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.7-22

* 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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2011;30(1):55–61.