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Cryoablation has been used as an alternative to radiofrequency (RF) ablation, but studies have been underpowered in comparing the 2 techniques.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods and Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>An electronic search and hand\u2010search of reference lists for published and unpublished data was carried out. Comparative studies (cohort and randomized controlled trials) of RF versus cryoablation for AVNRT were identified independently by 2 reviewers. Searches were limited to English language human studies. The primary metameter was long\u2010term AVNRT recurrence (&gt;2 months postprocedure and ECG\/electrophysiology study [EPS]\u2010documented) and secondary metameters included acute procedural failure and AV block requiring pacing. A total of 5,617 patients in 14 trials were included in this systematic review. Acute procedural failure with cryoablation was slightly higher than with RF ablation, but the difference was not statistically significant (risk ratio [RR] 1.44 [95% confidence interval; CI 0.91\u20132.28], P = 0.12). Long\u2010term recurrence was higher with cryoablation (RR 3.66 [95% CI 1.84\u20137.28], P = 0.0002) even after adjusting for larger (6 mm) cryocatheter tips, \u201cinsurance lesions\u201d and longer (&gt;6 months) follow\u2010up duration. RF ablation for AVNRT was associated with permanent AV block in 0.75% of patients, but was not reported in any patients treated with cryoablation (n = 1066, P = 0.01).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Cryoablation is a safe and effective treatment for AVNRT. 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