Mean individual and summative SF-36 V2 scores before and 3 months after ablation. Mean individual and summative SF-36 V2 scores before and 3 months after ablation. (A) Patients who maintained sinus rhythm post ablation; (B) Patients with recurrent AF. PCS, physical component summary; MCS, mental component summary; PF, physical functioning; RP, role limitations because of physical problems; BP, bodily pain; GH, general health perception; VT, vitality; SF, social functioning; RE, role limitations because of emotional problems; MH, mental health. Daniel Raine et al. Open Heart 2015;2:e000302 ©2015 by British Cardiovascular Society