Key result
Maze-III combined with valve surgery shows safe and effective AF control in valvular heart disease.
Why the study?
Previous studies suggested the Maze procedure is less effective in controlling atrial fibrillation when associated with significant valvular heart disease.
Does the Maze-III procedure effectively and safely control atrial fibrillation when combined with valve surgery in patients with significant valvular heart disease?
Observational (n=83)
Does the Maze-III procedure effectively and safely control atrial fibrillation when combined with valve surgery in patients with significant valvular heart disease?
The Maze-III procedure is a safe and effective surgical option for controlling atrial fibrillation when performed concomitantly with valve surgery.
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May support concomitant Maze-III in valvular AF; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
Cox et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation associated with valvular heart disease (n=83). Maze-III procedure combined with valve surgery vs. Maze-III procedure in patients without valvular heart disease was evaluated on Control of atrial fibrillation and safety. The Maze-III procedure combined with valve surgery was safe and effective in controlling atrial fibrillation associated with valvular heart disease.
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