Single-Laser PVI: Single-encirclement Laserballoon Ablation for Pulmonary Veins Isolation

To assess the efficacy of laser balloon ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) without verification of electrical isolation of pulmonary veins using implantable loop recorder. This is a prospective and single-center study. A targeted number of 82 patients suffering from paroxysmal or persistent AF, indicated to undergo catheter ablation will be included. The study will consist of: i) patient enrolment, ii) treatment phase, and iii) 1-year follow-up phase. The duration of the study is expected to be 24 months, from first patient enrolment to last patient follow up.