follow up
Directly after the ablation procedure and 24 hours after the ablation a neurological examination was conducted. Additionally, within 24 hours after the ablation procedure the access sites were clinically examined. Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) was performed 24 hours after ablation procedure. Thermal oesophageal lesions were classified using the Kansas City Classification (KCC) 11 and echocardiography were performed the day after the procedure in all patients. In case of documented thermal lesions, follow-up and treatment were carried out as planned by the treating physician. In the absence of oesophageal lesions, a PPI treatment of 20 mg pantoprazol for 4 weeks was recommended. Early AF recurrence was defined as clinical relevant AF episode or documentation of AF in occasional ECG within the first 12 weeks after ablation procedure (patient- and primary physician reported outcome data).