Many people experience irregular heart rhythms, with atrial fibrillation being the most common. This condition, where the atria beat out of sync with the ventricles, can cause blood clots and strokes, as well as reduced heart efficiency and fatigue. While medication manages many cases, some require surgery.
A catheter (a thin, flexible tube) is inserted through a vein, typically through the neck or groin and guided into the heart.
The catheter delivers hot or cold energy to the heart tissue, creating scars that block irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
Small incisions are made in the chest.
A catheter is inserted to treat the arrhythmia-causing signals.
Uses a catheter to insert a special device to close or block the atrial appendage.
The area is sewn or stapled closed.
Performed using hot or cold energy to create scar lines in the heart, which blocks the electrical signals causing the arrhythmia.
Uses a catheter to insert a special device to close or block the atrial appendage.
The area is sewn or stapled closed.
Minimally Invasive
Open Heart