Conditions and Treatments
Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is a serious heart disorder characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat and is one of the most frequent causes of stroke.
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The Shands Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Vein Isolation procedure, also known as the “Mini-Maze,” is used to treat atrial fibrillation through three small incisions on each side of the chest. Two of the incisions are about the size of a nickel, and the other incision is slightly larger. Through these “ports,” a surgeon can use a [...]
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The mini-maze procedures are cardiac surgery procedures intended to cure atrial fibrillation (AF), a common disturbance of heart rhythm.
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Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart disease characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat. A-F can cause palpitations, dizziness, light headedness and is one of the most common causes of stroke.
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A range of treatments for the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation aim to reduce the chance of a stroke, and ease symptoms, for millions.
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www.lifelinescreening.com - During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat irregularly or quiver, instead of beating effectively. As a result, the blood isn’t pumped completely out of the atria and may pool. Pooled blood is likely to form a clot. If the clot dislodges from the atria, it can travel to the brain (or [...]