At UPMC, our specialists use AFib ablation to treat symptoms that have not responded to medications. This procedure can restore the heart to a normal rhythm.
Maze procedure.This type of ablation is done during open-heart surgery. Your doctor will use cuts, extreme cold, or radiofrequency to create a maze pattern of scar tissue in the upper chambers of your heart. This could be a good option if you’re already having heart surgery for a differ...
AV node ablation and pacemaker insertion takes about 3 hours. You usually stay in the hospital for 2 nights after the surgery. After your surgery, you shouldn’t have any majorpain. You might feel some chest discomfort because ofinflammationfrom surgery, have asore throatfrom the tube used wi...
Effectiveness of the Maze procedure: The Maze procedure is done surgically (using open-heart surgery) and has been reported to correct atrial fibrillation in 90% to 99% of patients. Only 15% to 20% of the patients need a pacemaker after surgery, and there is only a 30% chance of requiri...
Very caring and knowledgeable doctor. She explained everything carefully and gave me the best advice for treating my afib. After the surgery, I am feeling much better and I'm very grateful for such a talented doctor and surgeon I highly recommend her. ...
After surgery, you'll need to avoid pulling on the area, but you'll soon be able to get back to your usual activities. Most electronics like microwaves or phones won't bother your pacemaker, but some security systems and headphones can. You'll learn what to avoid and how to check your...
Before the development of catheter ablation, open heart surgery was done to interrupt conducting pathways in both atria. This is called the surgical maze procedure. Maze surgery is usually considered in patients who need some other type of heart surgery, such as valve repair or coronary artery by...
Catheter Ablation and those who are looking for information about post-surgical life. Not only does it cover the ins and outs of the various weight loss surgery procedures and life before and after surgery, but we hope that you will find tips and tricks that you just can’t find anywhere ...
After surgery, you'll need to avoid pulling on the area, but you'll soon be able to get back to your usual activities. Most electronics like microwaves or phones won't bother your pacemaker, but some security systems and headphones can. You'll learn what to avoid and how to check your...
Sample size: 158 patients (155 had persistent or long-standing persistent AF) for which 70 patients had a reduced LVEF of <55% at baseline prior to Hybrid Convergent ablation. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Improved after Hybrid Convergent Ablation LVEF improvements occurred in patients with redu...