St Louis, MO - The addition of bipolar radiofrequency ablation to the Cox-maze III procedure can be used to replace some of the surgical incisions made in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), ...

Heart surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have helped usher in a new era in the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. Using radiofrequency devices -- rather than a ...

The field of atrial fibrillation is evolving rapidly. Although a medical rhythm control strategy has not proven to be beneficial for survival, new interventional therapies have improved the rate of ...

Background: There was limited evidence on the clinical benefits of the concomitant Cox-Maze procedure with aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with atrial fibrillation. This study aimed to ...

April 25, 2003—Bipolar radiofrequency (RF) ablation can rapidly and effectively isolate the pulmonary veins during Cox-Maze surgery to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) and may facilitate less invasive ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for arrhythmia when medications and lifestyle changes haven’t been effective. The different types of arrhythmia surgeries each aim to restore a regular heart rhythm.

Our Heart & Vascular Services offer patients a wide range of leading-edge and diagnostic treatment options for heart surgery. We treat bypass, valve replacement, and other common heart conditions.

{}An estimated 2.7 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to life threatening complications. When medicine doesn't work, their condition can seem ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany -- Patient safety is the top priority of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology, but improving patient satisfaction runs a close second. One particular ...