Redmond Regional Medical Center

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As a heart hospital, Redmond has realized the dangers of AF and has worked to offer the best care possible. Since 2004, Redmond has been offering a new minimally invasive (minimaze) procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. Click on Specialized Procedures to learn more

Atrial Fibrillation Procedures

• Minimally Invasive (Mini-Maze) Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
• Maze Atrial Fibrillation Surgery - done concurrently with other heart surgery

Specialized Procedures

Since 2004, Redmond has been offering a new minimally invasive (minimaze) procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. This procedure is for patients who have paroxysmal (intermittent) and persistent AF and have not responded to drug therapy. This surgery does not involve making large incisions in the patient’s chest or the use of a heart-lung machine. Rather, the procedure is performed through two small incisions with one on each side of the chest. This less invasive minimaze procedure allows patients who have battled AF to recover faster and experience minimal scarring. If you are planning on being treated for this condition, ask your healthcare provider if the minimally invasive minimaze procedure would be beneficial for you. Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery for AF

• Reduced risk of infection
• Less bleeding
• Less pain and trauma
• Decreased length of stay in hospital after the procedure
• Decreased recovery time: the average recovery time after minimally invasive surgery is 2 to 4 weeks, while the average recovery time after traditional heart surgery is 6 to 8 weeks

For more information about this procedure, contact Telena Cole, Cardiovascular/Vascular Case Manager at 706-802-3543.