Primary Anatomical Versus Primary Electrophysiological Approach in Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Ablation

Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Ablation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Randomized Comparison Between a Primary Anatomical Versus a Primary Electrophysiological Approach

Randomized comparison between 2 techniques of circumferential pulmonary vein ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Primary anatomical ablation with secondary closure of possible electrical gaps versus primary electrophysiological ablation at the sites of atrio-venous electrical breakthroughs with secondary circumferential ablation around the pulmonary vein orifice

Inclusion Criteria:

• paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
• age over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• persistent atrial fibrillation
• reversible cause of atrial fibrillation
• inability to comply with follow-up