Definition of anemia
Blood samples were collected the day before and 24 hours after the
ablation in each patient. A complete blood cell count, coagulation
markers, and serum chemistry were measured.
Anemia was diagnosed when the hemoglobin level was <13 g/dL in
men and <12 g/dL in women [6]. Causes of anemia were based
on the reports from referring physicians, if any.