Novel Technique for Box-Lesion Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Combined with Off-Pump Coronary Surgery
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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38(3): 326-330, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Introduction:
We propose a new technique for box-lesion ablation combined with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting for the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease and paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation.Methods:
Eight male patients with paroxysmal (n=2) or persistent atrial fibrillation (n=6) and coronary artery disease underwent box-lesion ablation combined with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Box-lesion ablation was performed using a bipolar flexible clamping device with irrigated electrodes which was originally designed for thoracoscopic epicardial ablation.Results:
Complete revascularization was performed in all patients. There were no deaths or major complications. At a median follow-up of 14 months, seven patients (87.5%) were in sinus rhythm.Conclusion:
Box-lesion ablation can be easily and effectively combined with coronary artery surgery in an off-pump setting.
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Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
RUSSIA
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United kingdom
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal Research Clinical Centre/RU
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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital/GB
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