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Table 1 Mean ± SD for relative distances of the esophagus from the LIPV, RIPV and posterior wall of LA

From: Use of a dark blood sequence to localize the esophagus prior to RF ablation and to assess left atrial edema post ablation

Distance from LIPV (cm)

Distance from RIPV (cm)

Distance from posterior wall of LA (cm)

2.02 ± 1.04

3.64 ± 0.89

0.39 ± 0.06