Table 2 Detailed procedure times of each step in the introductory phase
|  | ZF (n = 16) | FL (n = 16) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total fluoroscopy time (s) | 0 (0–0) | 370 (269–442.5)* |  < 0.001 |
Procedure time (min) | 77 (73.5–85.5) | 77.5 (73–84.5) | 0.724 |
Introducing the ICE catheter (min) | 4 (4–5) | 4.5 (3–6) | 0.616 |
ICE examination (min) | 6 (4.25–7.75) | 5 (4–5) | 0.119 |
Advancing wires and sheaths (min) | 5.5 (4–7.5) | 5 (4–6) | 0.780 |
Transseptal puncture (min) | 7 (5.25–9) | 8 (5–8) | 0.897 |
Mapping (min) | 7 (5–8) | 8 (6.25–8.75) | 0.305 |
Ablation (min) | 28 (25.25–31.25) | 29 (21.25–33.75) | 0.92 |
Validation (min) | 20 | 20 | Â |