Oct 29, 2017 · dovewing--did you ever discover if the Mayo mini-maze procedure is the same as Dr. Wolf's technique in Houston? the description as provided by Colleen doesn't sound like the same procedure. Like Helpful

Nov 6, 2024 · We have tried Dabigatran, and Eliquis to dissolve the clot. I have found a EP who will do the Watchman Procedure with a thrombus in place, but there is a risk that the thrombus could be dislodged. Does anyone know of other procedures that might be better suited to take care of a thrombus in the LAA - Wolf Mini Maze, Articlip, Hybrid?

Oct 13, 2024 · Have you heard of the Wolf Mini Maze. I wonder if this procedure done on the outside of the heart would help you. Dr Wolf puts an Articlip on the left atrial appendage. Might be worth a call to Dr Randall Wolf. Also see facebook page Wolf minimaze live AFIB free.

Nov 8, 2023 · This is a variation of the traditional (older) Maze procedure that was essentially open-heart surgery requiring the use of a heart-lung machine to stop the heart in order to make surgical incisions to the left external atrial chamber. TT Maze instead applies multiple, small incisions to accomplish the same, dismissing the need to stop the heart.

The mini-Maze procedure does; it is a surgical procedure that stops heart tissue from issuing the spurious electrical impulses to the atrium (upper chamber). Through small incisions, the surgeon cuts heart tissue slightly, causing scars that block the faulty beats.

Nov 8, 2023 · I had a TT maze procedure done in 2002. It was very experimental at the time. The cardiologist who did it had only done one before me. After 2 years of struggling with lone paroxysmal AFib, having to quit work and go on medical disability, I wanted my life back. I was told the Maze procedure was 90% effective in eliminating afib, so I went for it.

Oct 25, 2016 · Welcome to the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) group on Mayo Clinic Connect - a place where you can connect with others, learn about living HCM, share experiences and exchange useful information.

Oct 16, 2021 · The procedure is in two phases and termed "convergent" in doing so. The first is conducted by a cardiothoracic surgeon performing a minimally invasive epicardial ablation using a radiofrequency catheter on the outside of the heart. The second is the traditional internal version conducted by the EP.

Oct 29, 2024 · Has anyone had the SuperPath hip replacement, also known as Supercapsular Percutaneously-Assisted Total Hip (SuperPATH) surgery, is a minimally invasive hip replacement technique that involves making a small incision into the hip to replace the hip joint:

Mar 23, 2016 · I've read through many comments on Afib (couldn't find much on ventrical issues) meds, the ablation procedure, etc., but that just made things more confusing. Jump to this post <br>Hello Texas 7777, <br>I was also diagnosed with PVC's , however it was accompanied with SVT (very rapid heart rate- up to 220BPM), AF and atrial flutter.