This review outlines surgical treatment options for atrial fibrillation, particularly for patients with concomitant valvular disease, recurrent AF despite medication, or lone AF.
May guide surgical AF decisions in valvular or refractory cases; leaves open comparative efficacy data.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia and has a large global burden. In general, treatment of AF is based on medication and consists of rate and rhythm control together with anticoagulation. However, surgical treatment may be required in patients with AF combined with organic valvular heart diseases or who experience recurrence despite medication. In addition, surgical treatment plays a role in the treatment of lone AF. This article reviews the various surgical treatment options for AF.
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