3.5 Comparison between PAF and PsAF
The PAF and PsAF patients were comparable, with no statistical difference in age and gender between them (p > 0.05, Table 1). The LA diameter and body mass index (BMI) was higher in the PsAF than PAF (p < 0.05). There was no difference in the esophageal route (above or below CPL) distribution between PAF and PsAF (p > 0.05). There was no difference in the average distance from CPL or MPL to the esophagus, in the presence of a fat pad in the course of the CPL or MPL or myocardium and fat pad thickness in the course of the CPL or MPL between PAF and PsAF patients (p > 0.05).