what-nPAF – ACT against Afib

Non-Paroxysmal Surgical Afib (nPAF) Treatment and Solutions

Research and rigorous clinical trials have led to innovations in ablation technology to treat nPAF. The goal of the ACT campaign is to collaborate with referring physicians to create awareness and advocacy around surgical ablation options for patients with nPAF undergoing concomitant cardiac surgery procedures.

Left Atrial Appendage
Right Atrium
Left Atrium

Surgical Ablation

A surgical ablation energy source is used to create a conduction block of scar tissue to stop or isolate the errant electrical signals.

Left Atrial Appendage Management

As part of the MAZE procedure, the left atrial appendage (LAA) is managed surgically by devices or sutures to close the opening of the LAA.

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