ACT represents a collaborative care model by uniting cardiologists and cardiac surgeons for the treatment of Afib.
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Half of CABG Patients with Afib Are Still Being Left Behind – and the Data Proves It
A major new study confirms: when it comes to treating Afib during bypass surgery, doing nothing has...
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Decoding Surgical Ablation Lesion Sets: The Headwind Standing Between Patients and Normal Sinus Rhythm
Every year thousands of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergo mitral valve repair, CABG, or...
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Why Thousands of CABG Patients Miss Life-Extending Afib Treatment Every Year – and How Surgeons Can Change That
The 49% All-Cause Death Rate Nobody Talks About14 Only 1 in 10 CABG/AVR Patients with Afi...
Normal Sinus Rhythm: How Breaking the Afib Cycle Can Be The Best Chance at a Normal Life
It's well established that surgical ablation to treat Afib isn't as risky as you might think. Skipping it could be a bigger risk. Long term data reinforces surgical ablation during heart surgery reduces mortality, risk of stroke, and other post surgical complications.
The Afib Blind Spot That's Undermining Heart Surgery Outcomes – Especially in CABG
When preparing a patient for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) or valve surgery, there's a crucial step that often gets overlooked: screening for atrial fibrillation (Afib). And, overlooking that step can have significant consequences.
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Dorsey: Cardiac Testimonial
Meet Dorsey, a passionate music store owner who knows the importance of a steady beat. Faced with aortic valve disease, coronary disease, and Afib, his doctor, Dr. Robert Farivar, recommended addressing all three at once. After surgery, including left atrial appendage exclusion, Dorsey’s heart is back in rhythm—allowing him to get back to what he loves most.
Watch his story to learn more about the importance of putting patients back in normal sinus rhythm.
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