Why the study?
Does segmental ostial ablation to isolate pulmonary veins prevent recurrent AF equally in patients with vagotonic, adrenergic, and random paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Population
188 consecutive patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, mean age 53 +/- 12 years. Classified based on…
Comparison
Segmental ostial ablation to isolate the… vs Comparison among PAF subtypes; no unablated…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1-year
Authors
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Vagotonic AF was associated with higher post-PVI recurrence; leaves open whether trigger subtype should guide ablation strategy.
Does segmental ostial ablation to isolate pulmonary veins prevent recurrent AF equally in patients with vagotonic, adrenergic, and random paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
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