Balloon angioplasty versus stenting for pulmonary vein stenosis after pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis

摘要

Background: The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) as complication after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF) has decreased in the last decade. However, as PVI for AF is becoming more prevalent, the incidence remains considerable in absolute terms. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to investigate the optimal approach for management of PVS after PVI for AF.