Testimonials and Resources
Testimonials
The surgeon testimonials addressing the benefits of concomitant surgical ablations are provided through an independent, third-party website. These links do not constitute an endorsement or promotion of AtriCure products.
Resources
Download the following resources for use with patients and your referral community.
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Surgical Ablation Guidelines Chart
Society Guidelines: STS, ACC, AHA, ESC, and HRS -
“ACT against Afib” Slides
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“Why Treat Afib Surgically” Slides
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Afib Patient Education—Brochure
For Afib patients referred for heart surgery, full text brochure -
Afib Patient Education—Brochure Quick Guide
Condensed version of full text brochure -
Referring Clinician Flyer
Fundamentals on benefits of surgical ablation in heart surgery -
Afib and Heart Failure Together—Notebook
What Does It Mean? What You Can Do -
Afib and Heart Failure Together—Slides
What Does It Mean? What You Can Do -
Atrial Cardiomyopathy (ACM)—Guide
Recognizing Atrial Cardiomyopathy -
Atrial Cardiomyopathy (ACM)—Slides
The environment that results in atrial damage, which can increase the risk of developing Afib -
“Afib is a Real Burden” Flyer
Statistics on Afib and impact on patients and system -
“Help Patients Live Better. Longer” Flyer
14 peer-reviewed publications on survival, 1-15 years post-op -
“Do Something” Flyer
Surgical ablation guidelines and efficacy -
“Afib is Surgically Undertreated and Underdiagnosed” Flyer
Estimated treatment rates by type of heart surgery -
“Sinus Rhythm Matters” Flyer
Benefits of return to sinus rhythm, especially for HF patients