Surgical Techniques



New Guidelines Recommend Surgical Ablation to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation
New clinical practice guidelines issued by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons conclude that surgical ablation as a treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AF) has experienced continued development over the last 30 years, with its frequency and success steadily increasing, and as such deserves a more prominent role in adult cardiac surgery. More...04 Jan 2017


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