VIDEO: The Full Maze Open-Heart Surgery
The Maze procedure open-heart surgery (full Maze) is typically performed in conjunction with surgery to correct another heart condition such as valve disease or coronary disease but can also be performed as a stand-alone treatment.
Cardiac surgeon Edward Soltesz, MD, discusses who is a good candidate for the surgical-based treatment of atrial fibrillation. (Note: He also segues into discussing the Mini-Maze procedure without identifying it by name.) Animation, illustrations and surgical footage. (3:19) Produced and posted by the Cleveland Clinic.
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