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ersistent AFib patients (n=53). Of the 1,403 pulmonary veins treated, 1,360 (or 97 percent) were ablated with Arctic Front or Arctic Front in combination with CryoCath's Freezor(R) MAX catheter demonstrating the broad applicability of Arctic Front cryoablation. The median number of applications per vein was 2.8 and the median total procedure time was 170 minutes confirming the ease of use and speed with which physicians are able to use Arctic Front compared with other ablation technologies.

The safety data reported in the article confirms the strong safety profile Arctic Front has demonstrated to date. There were no observed reports of atrio esophageal fistula, stroke, death or peri-interventional complications. Phrenic nerve palsies were reported in 7.5 percent of patients treated; in some instances these were resolved prior to the end of the procedure or hospital discharge and all cases were resolved by the 12-month follow up visit.

"This study demonstrates the utility of Arctic Front in effectively isolating the pulmonary veins, which is the clear strategy for treating paroxysmal AFib, and central strategy in treating persistent AFib," added Mr. Keltjens.

About Arctic Front

Arctic Front is a minimally invasive cryo-balloon catheter designed specifically to treat paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. This bi-directional, double balloon catheter enables physicians to rapidly isolate all four pulmonary veins for the treatment of AFib. More than 2,600 patients have been treated in more than 45 centres across Europe.

About CryoCath

CryoCath - http://www.cryocath.com - is a medical technology company that leads the world in cryotherapy products to treat cardiac arrhythmias. With a priority focus on providing physicians with a complete solution of catheter products to treat cardiac arrhythmias, CryoCath has multiple products approved in the U.S., across Europe and several ROW countri
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