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Does the Cox-Maze IV procedure maintain efficacy and reduce complications compared to the original Cox-Maze III procedure in patients with lone AF?
Does the Cox-Maze IV procedure maintain efficacy and reduce complications compared to the original Cox-Maze III procedure in patients with lone AF?
The modified Cox-Maze IV procedure using radiofrequency bipolar clamp technology maintains the high efficacy of the original procedure for lone AF while significantly reducing major complications and procedural difficulty.
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