Who Is a Candidate for Mini-Maze Surgery?

Are You a Candidate for the Mini-Maze Surgery?

The Mini-Maze minimally invasive closed chest surgical procedure is best suited for patients with atrial fibrillation who have no structural heart disease. The open heart Maze surgery is recommended for patients that need other procedures aside from the arrhythmia ablation such as mitral valve replacement or repair.

The best candidates for successful Mini-Maze surgery have intermittent atrial fibrillation and no underlying heart disease. If you have recently been diagnosed with afib, and you are considering your surgical options, it is important to understand that the sooner you have the Mini-Maze, the higher your chances are for a successful outcome. The longer you wait, the more likely remodeling will occur in heart conduction system and the more likely structural damage will occur.

No matter the stage or classification of your atrial fibrillation, give Dr. Affleck the opportunity to assess your case to determine your surgical treatment options. Dr. Affleck was trained at Washington University in St. Louis where the Maze surgery was developed, he is now one of a few preeminent surgeons who currently trains other surgeons in the Mini-Maze procedure, he has performed the Mini-Maze surgery more often and on more patients than any other surgeon in the western United States, and his cure rates are higher than other medical facilities offering similar surgeries.

To find out if you are a candidate for Mini-Maze or Maze surgery, contact Western Cardiovascular Associates online or call us at 801-743-4750 today. If you live outside the Salt Lake City, Ogden, Utah Valley, don't let geography determine your treatment. WCA has a successful fly-in program and can help you with after care, accommodations and travel arrangements.