Prophylactic Ablation to Prevent POAF! Does it work?

Mar 10

Dr. Charles Willekes and I discuss his recently reported randomized control study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of prophylactic bilateral pulmonary vein isolation in preventing post-operative atrial fibrillation. We also discuss our recent prophylactic posterior wall isolation technique to prevent POAF. Lots of new and intriguing data on this episode !!!

Atrial FibrillationLeft atrial appendagePulmonary Vein IsolationEncompass ClampPost-op AFibPOAFDr. Charles WillekesProphylactic AblationProphylactic Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

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Prophylactic Ablation to Prevent POAF! Does it work?

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