Overview
Prospective multicenter observational study evaluating the performance of pressure wave-guided atrial fibrillation cryoablation used in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.
Description
The POLAR-WAVE registry is a prospective, multi-center, single-arm study evaluating the efficacy and safety of pressure-guided atrial fibrillation cryoablation, where the occlusion of pulmonary veins will be assessed by pressure waveforms (instead of contrast), over a follow-up period of 12 months.
This is a non-commercial, investigator-driven clinical study, coordinated by the main investigator from University Hospital "12th of October", Madrid, Spain. Several responsibilities are delegated to the Clinical Research Unit (University Hospital "12th of October", Madrid, Spain).
The study was planned according to the Good Clinical Practices. POLAR-WAVE Study has been approved by the Ethics Committee and Spanish Health Authorities. All participating patients must give written informed consent.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age over 18 years.
- Paroxysmal, persistent, or long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation.
- Indication of pulmonary vein ablation according to clinical practice guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous ablation of atrial fibrillation.
- Thrombus in the left atrium.
- Rheumatic heart disease.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Absolute contraindication to anticoagulation.
- Women in a state of pregnancy, lactation or childbearing age without contraception.
- Life expectancy < 1 year.