Table 2.
Preablation Symptoms
| PAF (n=261) | LSPAF (n=126) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palpitations | 220 (84%) | 43 (34%) | <0.0001 |
| Incapacity | 137 (52%) | 107 (85%) | <0.0001 |
| Dyspnea | 140 (54%) | 104 (83%) | <0.0001 |
| Fatigue | 141 (54%) | 87 (69%) | 0.005 |
| Dizziness | 45 (17%) | 12 (10%) | 0.04 |
| Chest discomfort | 48 (18%) | 7 (6%) | 0.0007 |
| Sweating | 49 (19%) | 22 (17%) | 0.75 |
| Restless sleep | 39 (15%) | 11 (9%) | 0.09 |
| Syncope | 19 (7%) | 5 (4%) | 0.21 |
| Presyncope | 35 (13%) | 6 (5%) | 0.01 |
Data shown as counts (proportions). LSPAF indicates long‐standing persistent atrial fibrillation; PAF, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
P=P‐value of χ2 test (PAF vs LSPAF).