Current options for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation

Česká verzia

Authors: J. Kupec
Authors place of work: Kardiologické oddělení Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha jindrich. kupec@homolka. cz ; MUDr. Jindřich Kupec
Published in the journal: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2007, 9(4): 267-268
Category: Editorial

Summary

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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