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Table 3 Serious procedure-related complications

From: Association between baseline glycated hemoglobin level and atrial fibrillation recurrence following cryoballoon ablation among patients with and without diabetes

Serious procedure-related complications

Total

HbA1c ≥ median

HbA1c < median

Groin-site complication†

3 (0.9%)

1 (0.55%)

2 (1.3%)

Phrenic nerve injury

11 (3.3%)

6 (3.3%)

5 (3.3%)

Cardiac tamponade or pericardial effusion

0 (0)

0 (0)

0 (0)

Hematemesis

3 (0.9%)

2 (1.1%)

1 (0.66%)

Stroke or TIA

1 (0.3%)

0 (0)

1 (0.66%)

  1. Data expressed as number (percentage)
  2. TIA, transient ischemic attack
  3. †Vascular pseudoaneurysm or arteriovenous fistula