Surgical Treatment for Stand-Alone Atrial Fibrillation in North America

ConclusionsSteady growth of stand-alone SA operations was noted. Procedures performed either on-pump or off-pump were relatively safe. However, intraoperative conversion was associated with significantly higher morbidity and mortality. Patient selection, improvement of surgical techniques, and long-term follow-up should be emphasized to improve decision-making and outcome.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research