Table 3. Anatomical variation of PV in the PAF and non-PAF groups.
Total | PAF | non-PAF | |
---|---|---|---|
Patients, n | 118 | 73 | 45 |
Left common trunk | |||
Total | 29 (24.5) | 17 (23.2) | 12 (24.4) |
Long left common trunk > 1 cm | 3 (2.5) | 2 (2.7) | 1 (2.2) |
Accessary vein | |||
Right middle PV | 28 (23.7) | 15 (20.5) | 13 (28.9) |
Left middle PV | 1 (0.9) | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0.0) |
Upper PV | 2 (1.7) | 1 (1.4) | 1 (2.2) |
Data are n (%). non-PAF, non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; PAF, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; PV, pulmonary vein
The upper PV was an anomalous vein distinct from the superior PV.