The Cox maze procedure, also known simply as the maze procedure, is a type of heart surgery used to treat atrial fibrillation. Its name refers to the series of incisions arranged in a maze like pattern across the heart's atria, which are intended to interrupt the abnormal electrical circuits that sustain the arrhythmia. A range of minimally invasive methods derived from the original operation, collectively called minimaze procedures, are also used today.
Facts
Cox Maze Procedure
Filter Results1 entry
Connections
Treats
Source Cox maze procedure (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cox_maze_procedure, lead sectionQuote, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cox_maze_procedure, lead section
The Cox maze procedure, also known as maze procedure, is a type of heart surgery for atrial fibrillation.
Cox maze procedure (Wikipedia)
Treats: Atrial Fibrillation, Lead: treats Atrial FibrillationQuote, Treats: Atrial Fibrillation, Lead: treats Atrial Fibrillation
The Cox maze procedure, also known as maze procedure, is a type of heart surgery for atrial fibrillation. "Maze" refers to the series of incisions arranged in a maze-like pattern in the atria.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.