Open AccessIncidence of sinus node dysfunction in patients with long-standing, persistent atrial fibrillation who require simultaneous surgical correction of mitral and tricuspid valve defects and the “Maze IIIB” procedure
Author(s) -
Khalfen ESh,
Rybak Ok,
Nazarov Si
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
kardiologiâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.159
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2412-5660
pISSN - 0022-9040
DOI - 10.18087/cardio.2385
Subject(s) - medicine , sinus rhythm , atrial fibrillation , cardiology , cardioversion , mitral valve , abnormality , anesthesia , surgery , psychiatry
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common disorder of heart rhythm. A series of "Maze" surgery was developed, among which the "Maze III" modification is presently a gold standard for surgical treatment of AF.