BACKGROUND: The Cox maze procedure yields good results for atrial fibrillation (AF).
However, patients with predictors of failure—chronic long-standing AF, low amplitude …

OBJECTIVE: Left atrial geometry and mechanical functions exert a profound effect on left
ventricular filling and overall cardiovascular performance. We sought to investigate the …

Objective: The surgical treatment of permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) continues to be a
clinical challenge. Increased left atrial (LA) wall tension affected by LA wall thickness and …

OBJECTIVE: Large left atrial diameter is reported to be a predictor for recurrent atrial
fibrillation after the Cox maze procedure, and left atrial diameter by itself influences the …

Success of the modified maze procedure after valvular operation with giant atria and
permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains suboptimal. We report an aggressive approach for …

Background: Mitral valve regurgitation leads to deterioration of left ventricular functions if not
treated early. We aimed to study the effect of mitral valve replacement on normalization of …

Objective: Left atrial (LA) volume reduction surgery concomitant with the maze procedure
has been reported to facilitate sinus rhythm recovery even in patients with refractory atrial …

Results There was no operative mortality. Three patients (13%) had recurrent atrial
fibrillation between postoperative days 6 and 8. No atrioventricular conduction disturbances …

Introduction: asymptomatic left atrial enlargement is not uncommon in rheumatic mitral valve
disease. We studied the change in size of the left atrium after mitral valve replacement …

Enlarged left atrium (LA) is a risk factor for ablation failure after atrial fibrillation (AF) surgery.
It predisposes patients to thromboembolic events, even in successful ablation; therefore …