Table 3

AF recurrence electrophysiological results during the second session and PV stenosis

Group 1Group 2
EEPVI + interpulmonary isthmus ablationEEPVIp Value
n=100n=100
AF recurrence (n)32331
Second session2725
PV reconnection:
n (% of number of second session)
20 (74%)20 (80%)1
Non-PV foci:
n (% of number of second session)
7 (26%)5 (20%)0.54
Reconnection between superior and inferior PVs:
n (% of number of second session)
6 (22%)N/AN/A
PV stenosis (n)0 (0%)0 (0%)1
  • AF, atrial fibrillation; EEPVI, extensive encircling pulmonary vein isolation; NA, not applicable; PV, pulmonary vein.