Current options for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation
Authors:
J. Kupec
Authors‘ workplace:
Kardiologické oddělení Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha
jindrich. kupec@homolka. cz
; MUDr. Jindřich Kupec
Published in:
Kardiol Rev Int Med 2007, 9(4): 267-268
Category:
Editorial
Overview
This synoptic article provides an overview of surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation in a wider context. Reference is made to previously used methods, their innovations and current procedures; also presented are results from renowned establishments. Special attention is given to MAZE III/IV and mini-MAZE, the advantages and complications of the different procedures.
Keywords:
atrial fibrillation – surgical treatment – MAZE – mini–MAZE
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