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).