Table 2.
Procedural characteristics—paroxysmal AF and persistent AF patients
| Procedural characteristics | All (N = 72) | Paroxysmal AF (N = 31) | Persistent AF (N = 41) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure time (min) | 73.3 ± 16.2 | 66.9 ± 13.5 | 78.9 ± 16.3 | < 0.01 |
| CS placement to TSP (min) | 6.6 ± 8.1 | 5.6 ± 7.9 | 7.4 ± 8.2 | 0.35 |
| TSP to CS pull (min) | 67.1 ± 16.9 | 61.3 ± 14.3 | 71.5 ± 17.6 | 0.011 |
| RF applications | 114 ± 34 (n = 70) | 101 ± 29 (n = 30) | 124 ± 34 (n = 40) | < 0.01 |
| Total RF time (min) | 18.0 ± 5.2 (n = 70) | 16.0 ± 4.7 (n = 30) | 19.4 ± 5.2 (n = 40) | < 0.01 |
| Average RF lesion time (s) | 9.5 ± 0.8 (n = 70) | 9.5 ± 0.8 (n = 30) | 9.5 ± 0.8 (n = 40) | 0.73 |
| Validation mapping time (min) | 2.9 ± 1.3 (n = 70) | 2.7 ± 1.0 (n = 30) | 3.1 ± 1.4 (n = 40) | 0.25 |
| Fluoroscopy time (min) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ─ |
| Effective dose (mSv) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ─ |
CS, coronary sinus; TSP, transseptal puncture; RF, radiofrequency