Concomitant ablation of atrial fibrillation in octogenarians: an observational study

Concomitant ablation of atrial fibrillation in octogenarians: an observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiac surgery is increasingly required in octogenarians. These patients frequently present atrial fibrillation (AF), a significant factor for stroke and premature death. During the last decade, AF ablation has become an effective p...

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Main Authors: Dushe Simon, Dohmen Pascal M, Beholz Sven, Grubitzsch Herko, Konertz Wolfgang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/3/1/21

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