FIGURE 2.

Flowchart of the standardized, integrated clinical care and research pre- and post AF ablation pathway. Structure of the pre- and post AF ablation pathway and general recommendations for the type of AF ablation. Treating physicians may choose to deviate from these recommendations depending on specific patient characteristics of patient preference. *Thoracocopic/hybrid ablation is strongly considered if LAVi >5− ml/m² or in case of patient preference. AF, atrial fibrillation; LAVi, left atrial volume index; RF, radiofrequency.