Total endoscopic repair of atrial septal defect under on-pump beating heart.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.89
Abstract: Background We previously reported the techniques for total endoscopic atrial septal defect (ASD) repair on hearts arrested with cardioplegia through three small incisions in the chest wall without aid of a surgical robotic system. The… read more here.
Keywords: beating heart; atrial septal; group; septal defect ... See more keywords
Long-Term Efficacy and Anticoagulation Strategy of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Total Thoracoscopic Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation to Prevent Ischemic Stroke
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.853299
Abstract: Objectives Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased ischemic stroke, and the left atrial appendage (LAA) represents the main source of thrombus formation. We evaluated the long-term efficacy of surgical thoracoscopic LAA occlusion during… read more here.
Keywords: occlusion; thoracoscopic ablation; stroke; ischemic stroke ... See more keywords