Restoration of atrial mechanical function after maze operation in patients with structural heart disease

Background The maze operation is effective for the restoration of sinus rhythm; however, restoration of atrial mechanical function has not been demonstrated in all patients. Methods Maze operations were performed in 32 patients (13 men, 19 women; mean age 47.1 ± 9.0 years) combined with valvular sur...

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