Radiofrequency versus Cryoballoon Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: An Evaluation Using ECG, Holter Monitoring, and Implantable Loop Recorders to Monitor Absolute and Clinical Effectiveness

Table 2

Long-term ablation effectiveness.

End point	RFC; ()	Cryoballoon; ()	OR	95% CI	value
Absolute effectiveness, (%)	29 (65.9)	23 (51.1)	1.85	0.79–4.35	0.157
Clinical effectiveness, (%)	36 (81.8)	25 (55.6)	3.6	1.37–9.46	0.008
Reablation, (%)	6 (13.6)	13 (28.9)	0.39	0.13–1.14	0.12