Convergent Hybrid Surgery
Long-standing Persistent atrial fibrillation
Why Treat Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by erratic electrical signals in the heart. If not properly treated, atrial fibrillation can become worse leading to symptoms such as chest pain, lightheadedness, or low blood pressure.
Long stating Atrial Fibrillation changes the structure of the heart, causing scar and stretching of the heart muscle.
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5-fold
FDA-Approved Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hybrid Surgery
The Convergent operation is a minimally invasive treatment for long-standing atrial fibrillation.
It combines two treatment modalities: endocardial ablation performed by your cardiologist and epicardial ablation and left atrial appendage ligation by your cardiac surgeon.
Convergent Surgery vs Ablation
Studies have shown that multidisciplinary hybrid approach is more effective than ablation alone
Are you a candidate for Atrial Fibrillation Surgery?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is atrial fibrillation?
An abnormal electrical rhythm of the heart that can cause symptoms and long-term damage to the heart muscle.
What are the types of atrial fibrillation?
Paroxysmal Afib is is short term that starts and stops on its own.
Persistent AFibB is advanced stage that lasts longer than 7 days and can become permanent
How does Afib affect me?
Patient will feel chest pain, light-headedness, palpitations, and low blood pressure.
What are treatment options for AFib?
Paroxysmal Afib is usually treated with medications to lower your heart rate and anticoagulation is used to keep your blood thin and prevent a stroke
Persistent Afib can be managed by burning the anormal areas of heart muscle in order to prevent the triggers of irrefular heart beat
What is a hybrid convergent
A hybrid convergent operation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that combines the expertise of a cardiac surgeon and an electrophysiologist to treat persistent A fib
How can I get more information?
For more information about the hybrid convergent operation, please contact our office to schedule a consultation