The long-term efficacy of concomitant maze IV surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, and associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. AF surgery is widely used for rhythm control of AF, but previous studies have shown varying results. This study sought to investigate the long-term efficacy of concomitant maze IV (CMIV) surgery in an unselected AF population and identify predictors of late AF recurrence.

Methods

In total 144 consecutive patients, who underwent CMIV between January 2006 and December 2010 were enrolled. By data from electronic medical records, registers, and rhythm prints, late AF recurrences and heart rhythm at latest follow-up were retrospectively registered. All patients still alive were invited to an ambulant follow-up to update rhythm status.

Result

SUBMITTER: Engelsgaard CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6016068 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature