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The Role of Surgery in Advanced Arrhythmia Care

Live webinar Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6pm ET. Participants will be able to review of current guidelines for directed therapy for Afib, identify the role surgeons have in advanced/hybrid ablation for Afib, describe the role of surgery for treatment of complex arrhythmias.

  • April 10, 2023

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    Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common arrhythmia, requiring a comprehensive understanding of its mechanisms for effective treatment.

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    Surgery plays a critical role in advanced arrhythmia care, particularly through surgical ablation techniques for Afib.

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    The Cox maze procedure is a foundational surgical treatment for Afib, leading to the development of minimally invasive and hybrid techniques.

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    Guidelines from the Heart Rhythm Society inform the indications for surgical ablation in both concomitant and stand-alone Afib cases.

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    Combining epicardial and endocardial ablation techniques significantly enhances treatment outcomes for patients with non-paroxysmal Afib.

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The Role of Surgery in Advanced Arrhythmia Care

  • April 10, 2023

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