Table 1.
HCUs by Ablation Group
| HCU Type | Cryoballoon HCUs (No. of Patients) (n=374) | RFC HCUs (No. of Patients) (n=376) |
|---|---|---|
| Subtotal cardiovascular‐related rehospitalization | 139 (88) | 212 (132) |
| Repeat ablation | 49 (44) | 70 (66) |
| Cardiovascular rehospitalization | 74 (53) | 109 (80) |
| AF related | 34 (25) | 55 (48) |
| Non–AF related | 40 (33) | 54 (40) |
| Cardioversion | 16 (13) | 33 (28) |
| Subtotal noncardiovascular rehospitalization | 66 (49) | 56 (42) |
| Totala | 205 (122) | 268 (154) |
AF indicates atrial fibrillation; HCU, healthcare utilization; RFC, radiofrequency current.
a
Total=subtotal cardiovascular‐related rehospitalization+subtotal noncardiovascular rehospitalization.