Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a global disease with rapidly rising incidence and prevalence. It is
associated with a higher risk of stroke, dementia, cognitive decline, sudden and …

Long-term survival benefits following surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) during
cardiac surgery were not confirmed in previous randomized controlled trials or meta …

Objective Societal guidelines support the concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation in
patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Recent evidence has highlighted the stroke reduction …

ABSTRACT The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2023 clinical practice guidelines for the
surgical management of atrial fibrillation incorporate the most recent evidence for surgical …

Background Myocardial tissue can be ablated by the application nanosecond pulsed fields
(nsPEFs). The applied electric fields irreversibly permeabilize cell membranes and thereby …

Background Mid-and long-term rhythm outcomes of catheter ablation (CA) for atrial
fibrillation (AF) are reported to be suboptimal. Minimally invasive surgical off-pump ablation …

Objectives Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is recommended as a stand-alone
therapy for patients refractory to medical or catheter-based treatment, or as a concomitant …

Abstract OBJECTIVES The Cox-maze IV is the gold standard for surgical ablation of atrial
fibrillation (AF). A heart-team hybrid approach using selected epicardial thoracoscopic …

Background Societal guidelines support atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment during surgical aortic
valve replacement (SAVR). Recently, many patients with AF at low to intermediate risk are …

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery remains a common complication
that has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study implemented …