Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is the most common dysrhythmia encountered in clinical practice. A significant number of patients fail medical therapy because of inability to convert or control the rhythm pharmacologically, intolerance of the requisite medication, or persistent symptoms despite apparently satisfactory rate control. Based on experimental studies establishing the electrophysiologic basis of atrial fibrillation, a surgical procedure has been developed that is highly effective in restoring sinus rhythm without further requirement for medications. The evolution of this procedure, its current indications, and results are outlined.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 739-748 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Cardiology Clinics |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine