Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure

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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

Hybrid Maze - Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

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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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Hybrid Maze - Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation