The Cox-maze IV procedure in its second decade: still the gold standard?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and the treatment options
include medical treatment and catheter-based or surgical interventions. AF is a major cause …
include medical treatment and catheter-based or surgical interventions. AF is a major cause …
[HTML][HTML] Surgical Coronary Revascularization in Patients With Underlying Atrial Fibrillation: State-of-the-Art Review
The number of individuals referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with
preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is reported to be 8% to 20%. Atrial fibrillation is a known …
preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is reported to be 8% to 20%. Atrial fibrillation is a known …
[HTML][HTML] The long-term outcomes and durability of the Cox-Maze IV procedure for atrial fibrillation
Objective Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is indicated both in patients with AF
undergoing concomitant cardiac surgery and in those who have not responded to medical …
undergoing concomitant cardiac surgery and in those who have not responded to medical …
Atrial fibrillation ablation improves late survival after concomitant cardiac surgery
M Kowalewski, M Pasierski, M Kołodziejczak… - The Journal of Thoracic …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) increases risk of stroke, heart failure, and all-
cause mortality after cardiac surgery. Despite encouraging results and guideline …
cause mortality after cardiac surgery. Despite encouraging results and guideline …
Safety and efficacy of biatrial vs left atrial surgical ablation during concomitant cardiac surgery: A meta‐analysis of clinical studies with a focus on the causes of …
G Cappabianca, S Ferrarese, C Tutino… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction The latest STS guidelines recommend concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF)
ablation not only during mitral surgery (Class IA) but also during other‐than‐mitral cardiac …
ablation not only during mitral surgery (Class IA) but also during other‐than‐mitral cardiac …
Mid‐term outcomes of concomitant Cox‐Maze IV: Results from a multicenter prospective registry
M Gerdisch, E Lehr, G Dunnington… - Journal of cardiac …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Benefits of concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) surgical treatment are well
established. Cardiac societies support treating AF during cardiac surgery with a class I …
established. Cardiac societies support treating AF during cardiac surgery with a class I …
Concomitant treatment of atrial fibrillation in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
JH Mehaffey, JWA Hayanga, LM Wei… - The Annals of Thoracic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Societal guidelines support concomitant management of atrial fibrillation (AF) in
patients undergoing cardiac surgery. To assess real-world adoption and outcomes, this …
patients undergoing cardiac surgery. To assess real-world adoption and outcomes, this …
[HTML][HTML] Concomitant surgical ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
C Dominici, M Chello - Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022 - imrpress.com
Surgical ablation is a well-established therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)
undergoing cardiac surgery. However, it is not clear if this translates to an improvement in …
undergoing cardiac surgery. However, it is not clear if this translates to an improvement in …
Management of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: review of the literature
Untreated atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and
morbidity. Despite the current guidelines recommending surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation …
morbidity. Despite the current guidelines recommending surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation …
Is pulmonary vein isolation enough for persistent atrial fibrillation?
M Terricabras, A Verma - Journal of cardiovascular …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a well‐established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF);
however, studies report suboptimal outcomes in persistent AF. Adjuvant ablation targeting …
however, studies report suboptimal outcomes in persistent AF. Adjuvant ablation targeting …