"Cox/Maze-III-Operation" als chirurgische Therapie des chronischen Vorhofflimmerns während Mitralklappen- und ASD-II-Operation

Abstract

The surgical treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation through "Cox/Maze-III-procedure" can be performed combined with other heart operations without increased perioperative or postoperative risks. The Maze-procedure is an effective surgical therapy of chronic atrial fibrillation. Postoperatively there is an improvement of the hemodynamic situation because of sinus rhythm and synchrone atrioventricular contraction.