Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QUy3Ro1mdMendofvid
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The part of the heart around the pulmonary veins is believed to be the source if electrical disarray in atrial fibrillation. Mini maze is a surgical procedure for treating atrial fibrillation. Mini Maze is a procedure where you use a small pen like device through a hole on the lateral aspect of the chest wall. At the tip of the device is a laser source which identifies the target with minimal damage to the structures around. The main complication of surgical maze procedure is pulmonary vein stenosis which can be potentially reduced by the use of mini maze.
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Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure

Cardiac Bypass Surgery - part 2

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpdvYsg2UhIendofvid
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The video proceeds to an actual patient undergo a bypass. Some sutures are put in the
heart, so that there is not profuse beating. The patient will be given Heparin so that
blood will not clot. For the purpose of bypass, a vein from the patient's leg is taken.
The vein graft from the leg starts out as a vein and ends up as being an artery. The heart
is made to stop pumping and the heart heart stops beating. The heart is then made very cold
to prevent is deterioration. watch the video for the complete information.
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Cardiac Bypass Surgery - part 2

Cardiac Bypass Surgery - part 1

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94w6VN2JYv8endofvid
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The cardiac surgeon clearly explains how the heart squeezed blood out to the body.
However the heart itself needs blood to function. So, the heart pumps blood to itself.
Coronary artery disease is the gradual blockage of these vessels. This blockage is
caused by the build up of cholesterol.The bypass surgery is a simple process of grafting
and changing the blood supply line and bypassing the line of blockage.Also, gives you
a quick overviiew of the operation theater.
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Cardiac Bypass Surgery - part 1

Beating Heart Surgery

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxqj1BcBpIgendofvid
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Also called off-pump coronary artery surgery is a recent technique developed to deal with a coronary artery problem A cardiac stabilizer is needed for this surgery.
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Beating Heart Surgery