Minimally Invasive Stand-Alone Cox Maze Procedure for Persistent and Long-Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Perioperative Safety and 5-Year Outcomes [Original Articles]

Conclusions Successful ablation for nonparoxysmal AF is challenging. Therefore, periprocedural safety and long-term efficacy of minimally invasive Cox maze procedures should be noted. Continued refinement of decision-making techniques is warranted to improve patient selection for the appropriate intervention to treat AF.
Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiovascular Surgery, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research