Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2728400 | Cor et Vasa | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
AimAtrial fibrillation (AF) can be successfully treated with interventional methods of catheter or surgical ablation. New surgical minimally invasive methods have been created for patients with a stand-alone form of AF.Methods and resultsIn this article, we describe our eight years experiences with a thoracoscopic epicardial off-pump ablation. We narrate the methodology, indications and also summarize our outcomes.ConclusionsAF can be safely and successfully treated through a minimally invasive surgical approach. Results can be improved with usage of bipolar radiofrequency energy and close collaboration with electrophysiologists.
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Authors
Petr Budera, Pavel Osmančík, David Talavera, Richard Fojt, Dalibor Heřman, Tomáš Vaněk, Petr Brůček, Zbyněk Straka,