Table 3.
Follow up of all AF patients three and six month after the index procedure. *Chi-Quadrat-test p=0.005.
| Variable n = 166 | 3 months | 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Lost to follow-up, n | 7 (4.2%) | 10 (6.0%) |
| Death, non cardiac | 1 (0.6%) | 1 (0.6%) |
| Stable Sinusrhythm | 132 (79.5%) | 129 (77.7%) |
| PAF | 93 (85.3%) | 89 (82.4%) |
| Pers AF | 39 (69.6.0%)* | 40 (71.4%) |
| AF recurrences | 26 (15.8%) | 25 (15.2%) |
| PAF | 12 (11.0%) | 12 (11.1%) |
| Pers AF | 14 (25.0%)* | 13 (23.2%) |
| Ablation tool | ||
| ArcticFrontTM (1st generation) | 45 (27.1%) | 45 (27.1%) |
| Stable Sinusrhythm | 29 (65.9%) | 31 (70.5%) |
| Arctic FrontAdvancedTM (2st generation) | 121 (72.9%) | 121 (72.9%) |
| Stable Sinusrhythm | 103 (85.1%)* | 98 (81.7%) |