Surgical Ablation of AF Efficacy Trial

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Undergoing a clinically indicated cardiac surgical procedure: CABG, AVR, ascending aorta replacement, or combinations thereof;
* Documented history of paroxysmal or persistent AF
* Provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Dominant atrial arrhythmia is atrial flutter;
* Documented left atrial diameter ≥ 6 cm;
* Previous cardiac surgery requiring opening of the pericardium;
* Patients undergoing any of the following procedures:

1. Heart transplant
2. Complex congenital heart surgery
3. Sole indication for surgery is ventricular assist device insertion
4. Mitral valve repair or replacement
5. Tricuspid valve repair or replacement
* Patient resides in a long-term care facility