Thoracoscopic epicardial ablation of atrial fibrillation: Safety, efficacy, single center experience

Aims. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with reduced quality of life and increased risk of ischaemic cerebrovascular events. The left atrial epicardial ablation procedures have evolved towards a successful and safe rhythm control strategy for patients with symptomatic drug-refractory paroxysmal...

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Published in:	Biomedical Papers
Main Authors:	Martin Troubil, Martin Simek, Jan Juchelka, Andrea Steriovsky, Roman Hajek, Petr Santavy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2023-12-01
Subjects:	atrial fibrillation thoracoscopic ablation rhythm
Online Access:	https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-202304-0009_thoracoscopic-epicardial-ablation-of-atrial-fibrillation-safety-efficacy-single-center-experience.php

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