Open-Heart Endocardial Radiofrequency Ablation: An Alternative to Incisions in Maze Surgery

Background. Radiofrequency (RF) ablation produces transmural atrial lesions in vitro, and may provide advantages over incisions currently used in maze surgery. This study examines the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of open-heart endocardial RF ablation. Methods. Eighteen sheep (42.8 ± 4.4 kg, age...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of surgical research 2001-05, Vol.97 (1), p.27-33
Hauptverfasser:	Caccitolo, James A., Stulak, John M., Schaff, Hartzell V., Francischelli, David, Jensen, Donald N., Mehra, Rahul
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ablation animal Animals arrhythmia atrial fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation - surgery Biological and medical sciences Catheter Ablation - adverse effects Catheter Ablation - methods endocardial Endocardium - surgery Feasibility Studies Male Maze Medical sciences radiofrequency Sheep surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the heart Time Factors
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