Clinical characteristics | Favors atrial fibrillation ablation | Favors atrioventricular node ablation/pacing |
Age | Younger | Older, particularly very elderly |
Atrial fibrillation pattern | Paroxysmal | Persistent, particularly very longstanding ("permanent") |
Left atrial size | Normal/near normal | Markedly dilated |
Comorbidities | Minimal | Extensive |
Overall health | Robust | Frail |
Miscellaneous | High infection risk | Previous failed atrial fibrillation ablation |
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