Hybrid Maze - Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbI0_gZJDWMendofvid
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Dr. Todd Florin, explains Hybrid Maze as an option to treat Atrial Fibrillation. Hybrid Maze is a surgical process to treat Atrial Fibrillation. It will b performed by a cardio-thoracic surgeon. The video shows the process beginning in the electrophysiology lab.The video shows an animated video of the surgical process. The specialized electrophysiologic radio frequency ablation device is a specialized vaccum device can be placed in relevant places. 

The ideal patient for this procedure would have the following characteristics:
1. Large left atrium.
2. Failed Prior Ablation.
3. No prior cardiac or abdominal surgery
 
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