Microwave Ablation of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation during Isolated Bypass Grafting and Isolated Mitral Valve Surgery

Authors

  • Michael Knaut
  • Stefan Brose
  • Sems Malte Tugtekin
  • Utz Kappert
  • Friedrich Jung
  • Klaus Matschke

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061192

Abstract

Conclusions. The difference in sinus rhythm restoration in the CABG and mitral valve surgery groups did not reach statistical significance. Microwave ablation in combination with CABG or mitral valve surgery can be performed with comparable and acceptable success rates.

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Published

2007-03-12

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Knaut, M., Brose, S., Tugtekin, S. M., Kappert, U., Jung, F., & Matschke, K. (2007). Microwave Ablation of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation during Isolated Bypass Grafting and Isolated Mitral Valve Surgery. The Heart Surgery Forum, 10(2), E153-E157. https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061192

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