An Alternative to Coumadin
The Maze and Mini-Maze surgeries offer patients with atrial fibrillation a sensible, compelling alternative to life long Coumadin dependency.
The Maze and Mini-Maze surgeries alleviate the need for anticoagulation because these procedures include excision of the left atrial appendage. As a result of atrial fibrillation, blood tends to pool and clot in the left atrial appendage severely increasing the risk of thromboembolism and stroke. Excision of the left atrial appendage eliminates the risk of blood clot formation in the appendage which significantly reduces the risk of stroke. Even though a few patients may continue to need antiarrhythmics after surgery, Coumadin therapy can be completely discontinued after recovery for most patients.
Because Dr. David Affleck is a pioneer in minimally invasive closed chest surgical ablation procedures, he has one of the highest success rates for curing atrial fibrillation in the country. Whether you live in Salt Lake City, Ogden, or Utah Valley, or anywhere in the country, contact Western Cardiovascular Associates online or call us at 801-743-4750 today. Change your mind, cure your heart.
Why Eliminate the Need for Coumadin?
Coumadin (a brand name warfarin drug) is the most widely prescribed anticoagulant in America. Coumadin is a necessary part of medical management drug regimens for atrial fibrillation because anticoagulation is imperative to reduce the risk of stroke.
Coumadin requires that patients maintain a strict diet which includes avoiding any kind of alcoholic beverages. Because Coumadin carries a significant risk of fatal bleeding, the FDA requires a black label warning with every prescription. Frequent and consistent International Normalized Ratio (INR) blood tests are required in order to regulate the balance of vitamin K in the blood stream. And patients, especially men, who take Coumadin, have a higher risk of bone fractures.
The Maze and Mini-Maze surgical ablation procedures can eliminate your need for Coumadin. Eliminating your need for Coumadin, means regaining your freedom and your quality of life.
You have a choice. You have a life. Dr. Affleck has a cure. Contact Western Cardiovascular Associates online or call us at 801-743-4750 today.