Charles L Willekes, Justin S Fanning, John C Heiser, Stephane Leung Wai Sang, Tomasz A Timek, Jessica Parker, Mary K Ragagni
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the feasibility of prophylactic radiofrequency isolation of the pulmonary veins, with left atrial appendage amputation, to reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery in patients aged 70 and older. METHODS: The Federal Food and Drug Administration granted an investigational device exemption to utilize a bipolar radiofrequency clamp for prophylactic pulmonary vein isolation in a limited, feasibility trial...
March 16, 2023: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery