Table 1

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
  • Undergoing first AF ablation

  • Optimal MRI-LGE sequence

  • CARTO mapping system

  • SR at the beginning of the ablation procedure

  • SR during all ablation procedure

  • Age ≥ 18 years

  • Previous LA ablation

  • LV dysfunction (LVEF ≤45%) or severe valvulopathy

  • Contraindication for MRI

  • Glomerular filtration <30 mL/min

  • Claustrophobia

  • Gadolinium allergy

  • Metallic devices

  • Pregnancy

  • Informed consent not provided

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
  • Undergoing first AF ablation

  • Optimal MRI-LGE sequence

  • CARTO mapping system

  • SR at the beginning of the ablation procedure

  • SR during all ablation procedure

  • Age ≥ 18 years

  • Previous LA ablation

  • LV dysfunction (LVEF ≤45%) or severe valvulopathy

  • Contraindication for MRI

  • Glomerular filtration <30 mL/min

  • Claustrophobia

  • Gadolinium allergy

  • Metallic devices

  • Pregnancy

  • Informed consent not provided

AF, atrial fibrillation; LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle; LVEF, left ventricle ejection fraction; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; SR, sinus rhythm.

Table 1

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
  • Undergoing first AF ablation

  • Optimal MRI-LGE sequence

  • CARTO mapping system

  • SR at the beginning of the ablation procedure

  • SR during all ablation procedure

  • Age ≥ 18 years

  • Previous LA ablation

  • LV dysfunction (LVEF ≤45%) or severe valvulopathy

  • Contraindication for MRI

  • Glomerular filtration <30 mL/min

  • Claustrophobia

  • Gadolinium allergy

  • Metallic devices

  • Pregnancy

  • Informed consent not provided

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
  • Undergoing first AF ablation

  • Optimal MRI-LGE sequence

  • CARTO mapping system

  • SR at the beginning of the ablation procedure

  • SR during all ablation procedure

  • Age ≥ 18 years

  • Previous LA ablation

  • LV dysfunction (LVEF ≤45%) or severe valvulopathy

  • Contraindication for MRI

  • Glomerular filtration <30 mL/min

  • Claustrophobia

  • Gadolinium allergy

  • Metallic devices

  • Pregnancy

  • Informed consent not provided

AF, atrial fibrillation; LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle; LVEF, left ventricle ejection fraction; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; SR, sinus rhythm.

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