Table 4.
Procedural details (patients with persistent PNP).
| Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 75 | 68 | 47 |
| Gender | Female | Female | Male |
| Time to isolation (sec) | – | 24 | 26 |
| Total freezing time (sec) | 171 | 83 | 118 |
| Nadir temperature (°C) | − 52 | − 48 | − 57 |
| Maximum CMAP reduction (%) | 24 | 42 | 66 |
| Stop method | Double stop | Double stop | Double stop |
| Touch up ablation | None | None | None |
| SVC isolation | None | None | None |
| Circumferential length of RSPV (mm) | 61 | 65 | No CT |
| Length of RSPV trunk (mm) | 11 | 11 | No CT |
| Fluoroscopic position of cryoballoon in relation to the cardiac shadow | None | Distal 1/3 | Mid 1/3 |
| Operator’s experience (cases) | 55 | 7 | 53 |
SVC superior vena cava.
The position of cryoballoon was evaluated under fluoroscopic guidance in AP projection during RSPV ablation. None: the lower half of the balloon is completely located inside the cardiac shadow. Distal 1/3: less than one-third of the lower portion of the balloon is located outside the cardiac shadow. Mid 1/3: one-third or more of the lower portion of the balloon is located outside the cardiac shadow.