| Does a concomitant Cox-maze procedure improve survival in atrial fibrillation? | |
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PMID: 20919664 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In this review paper, the authors briefly describe the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation. The original technique to restore sinus rhythm is cited, with its subsequent technical variations. A literature review summarizes the outcome of patients who benefited from the Cox-MAZE procedure. |
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Authors:
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Y Louagie |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta chirurgica Belgica Volume: 110 ISSN: 0001-5458 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Chir. Belg. Publication Date: 2010 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-05 Completed Date: 2010-10-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370571 Medline TA: Acta Chir Belg Country: Belgium |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 417-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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Service de Chirurgie Cardio-Vasculaire et Thoracique, Cliniques Universitaires Université Catholique de Louvain) de Mont Godinne, Mont Yvoir, Belgique. yves.louagie@uclouvain.be |
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Animals Atrial Appendage / surgery Atrial Fibrillation / epidemiology, mortality*, physiopathology, surgery* Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods* Comorbidity Humans Pulmonary Veins / surgery |
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