Table 2 Procedure characteristics
Variables | Total (n = 191) | No-SVC ablation (n = 93, 49%) | SVC ablation (n = 98, 51%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pulmonary vein isolation | 191 (100%) | 93 (100%) | 98 (100%) | |
Roof line ablation | 178 (93%) | 85 (91%) | 96 (98%) | 0.053 |
Posterior line ablation | 189 (99%) | 92 (99%) | 98 (100%) | 0.487 |
Ganglion plexus ablation | 171 (90%) | 83 (89%) | 88 (90%) | 0.901 |
SVC to IVC linear ablation | 21 (11%) | 7 (8%) | 14 (14%) | 0.136 |
Ligament of Marshall division | 184 (96%) | 86 (94%) | 98 (100%) | 0.012 |
Left atrial appendage removed | 189 (99%) | 91 (98%) | 98 (100%) | 0.236 |