Predictive Value of Early Recurrence and Delayed Cure After Catheter Ablation for Patients With Chronic Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Not achieving AF termination is the only independent predictor of ERAF. Among patients with ERAF, those with a smaller left atrium and AF termination have a higher probability of delayed cure. AF termination can independently predict delayed cure. These results emphasize the importance of AF termination during ablation for patients with chronic AF.