Open AccessContemporary Surgical Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Author(s) -
Tyler M. Gunn,
Tessa E. London,
Sibu P. Saha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of angiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.293
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1615-5939
pISSN - 1061-1711
DOI - 10.1055/s-0040-1705111
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , angiology , stroke (engine) , cardiology , heart failure , intensive care medicine , management of atrial fibrillation , quality of life (healthcare) , mechanical engineering , nursing , engineering
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia which may cause symptoms that significantly impact quality of life and is associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and sudden death. Over the past three decades many surgical techniques as well as catheter-bases procedures have been developed to treat atrial fibrillation. In this review we describe the indications, treatments, outcomes, surgical techniques, and technical advances reported in the literature.