On Thursday, March 15, at 6 pm (CT), Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska, will broadcast a minimally invasive, endoscopic ablation procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This investigational procedure includes bipolar ablation to isolate irregular electrical impulses, identification and ablation of potential AF triggers known as the ganglionic plexi (nerves on the surface of the heart) and exclusion of the left atrial appendage - a potential source of thrombus.
James H. Wudel, MD, a well recognized cardiovascular surgeon from the Nebraska Heart Institute will present the case with Benjamin J. Scherlag, PhD, from the Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute in Oklahoma City. Dr Scherlag is known internationally for his pioneering contributions to the field of electrophysiology and will discuss his seminal research on the role of ganglionic plexi in the initiation and maintenance of AF.
In commenting on the procedure, Dr. Wudel said, "we have successfully performed more than 70 sole-therapy procedures using AtriCure minimally invasive products. The minimally invasive procedure is a potentially attractive option for some patients with paroxysmal (intermittent) AF in whom drugs are ineffective, not well tolerated or contraindicated. Based on the development of new bipolar products and planned and ongoing controlled FDA clinical trials; we plan to begin offering the minimally invasive procedure to a broader range of patients in the near future".On Thursday, March 15, at 6 pm (CT), Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska, will broadcast a minimally invasive, endoscopic ablation...all »On Thursday, March 15, at 6 pm (CT), Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska, will broadcast a minimally invasive, endoscopic ablation procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This investigational procedure includes bipolar ablation to isolate irregular electrical impulses, identification and ablation of potential AF triggers known as the ganglionic plexi (nerves on the surface of the heart) and exclusion of the left atrial appendage - a potential source of thrombus.
James H. Wudel, MD, a well recognized cardiovascular surgeon from the Nebraska Heart Institute will present the case with Benjamin J. Scherlag, PhD, from the Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute in Oklahoma City. Dr Scherlag is known internationally for his pioneering contributions to the field of electrophysiology and will discuss his seminal research on the role of ganglionic plexi in the initiation and maintenance of AF.
In commenting on the procedure, Dr. Wudel said, "we have successfully performed more than 70 sole-therapy procedures using AtriCure minimally invasive products. The minimally invasive procedure is a potentially attractive option for some patients with paroxysmal (intermittent) AF in whom drugs are ineffective, not well tolerated or contraindicated. Based on the development of new bipolar products and planned and ongoing controlled FDA clinical trials; we plan to begin offering the minimally invasive procedure to a broader range of patients in the near future".«
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