Randomized Trial of Concomitant Maze Procedure Using Nitrous Oxide Versus Argon-Based Cryoablation.

CONCLUSIONS: Both procedures have similar one-year sinus rhythm maintenance rates. Left atrial contractile activity tends to return earlier in the N2O group.
PMID: 30716291 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 1, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jeong DS, Sung K, Kim WS, Kc C, Park PW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research