In 2006, 392
surgical procedures to treat atrial fibrillation were performed
at the Cleveland Clinic. New surgical techniques allow surgeons
to successfully treat this common but potentially life-threatening
condition.
Distribution
of Atrial Fibrillation Surgical Techniques
Left
Atrial Appendage Ligation
Physicians
and researchers at Cleveland Clinic have developed a ligation device
for clipping and isolating the left atrial appendage. Clinical
trials of this device are anticipated to begin in 2007.
$2
Million
Investment
in state-of- the-art research facility at Cleveland Clinic by the
Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Center, an Ohio Wright Center of Innovation
supported by a grant from the State of Ohio’s Third Frontier
Project.
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Left
Atrial Appendage Ligation
