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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Enhanced Precision in the Convergent Procedure for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Using Real-Time Intraoperative 3D Electrophysiological Mapping.

Ujjawal Kumar, Usman Aslam, Leslie Epting, Anthony Cooper, Alyssa Abraham, Zain Khalpey

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

6 authors.

Ujjawal KumarDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery HonorHealth Scottsdale Arizona USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8655-5856
Usman AslamDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery HonorHealth Scottsdale Arizona USA.
Leslie EptingAbbott Electrophysiology Inc. Chicago Illinois USA.
Anthony CooperDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery HonorHealth Scottsdale Arizona USA.
Alyssa AbrahamDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery HonorHealth Scottsdale Arizona USA.
Zain KhalpeyDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery HonorHealth Scottsdale Arizona USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Real-time intraoperative electrophysiological mapping significantly enhances the precision and efficiency of ablations in epicardial ablation (Convergent procedure) for persistent atrial fibrillation. This novel approach improves patient outcomes by enabling targeted ablation of affected tissues, reducing unnecessary burns, and ensuring discharge in sinus rhythm, as we demonstrate.

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atrial fibrillationcardiothoracic surgerycardiovascular disordersconvergent procedureepicardial mappinghybrid ablation

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PMID40735710
PMCPMC12303850

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