Artic Front Cryro Balloon

[Earledavis]

Have been waiting to have my second Radio Frequency ablation for several months. I had an appointment with the EP who will be doing the op eventually but he said he will now be doing a Artic Front Cryro Balloon instead. Has anyone else had this procedure. any information would be appreciated.

[BobD Volunteer]

Not had one of those but know about it. They use a tiny balloon on the end of the catheter which they position in the entrance to the pulmonary veins and then fill with liquid CO2 to create a freeze burn and thus isolate the pulmonary vein . It is just another method and is often used in conjunction with RF or on it's own according to the EP's preference.

Bob

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It sounds very interesting! Let us know how it goes...

Lis

[Jay10]

I had a freezing balloon catheterisation done by Tim Cripps in 2008 for PAF and it went well. It seems to worked for me as I can do most things apart from getting a bit breathless when I climb more than 45 stairs. I need a rest to go on up but that may be asthma related. Hope all goes well and you don't have too long a wait.

Jackie

[Timmo50]

I had one in November after three RF ablations, and there is no real difference in the whole experience as opposed to Rf. Good luck

[Earledavis]

Thanks it is very reassuring to know that others have not found the procedure too unpleasant.