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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, South Korea.

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Circumferential left atrium resection (CLAR) significantly reduced left atrial volume in patients with continuous atrial fibrillation (AF). This procedure, combined with maze surgery, improved sinus rhythm restoration rates and functional class.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Enlarged left atrium (LA) is a primary risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence post-maze operation.
  • Continuous AF necessitates effective surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of circumferential left atrium resection (CLAR) in reducing LA volume.
  • To assess the impact of CLAR combined with mitral valve surgery on sinus rhythm restoration and functional status in patients with continuous AF.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 35 patients undergoing CLAR during mitral valve surgery between 2000 and 2009.
  • All patients presented with continuous AF and underwent concomitant maze procedures.

Main Results:

  • CLAR significantly reduced mean LA volume (332 to 178 mL) and LA dimension (72.6 to 52.8 mm).
  • Mean NYHA functional class improved significantly (2.77 to 1.16).
  • Sinus rhythm restoration rates were 82.1% at 3-6 months, 81.5% at 1 year, and 74% at last follow-up (average 29 months).

Conclusions:

  • CLAR effectively reduces LA volume and contributes to improved sinus rhythm restoration when combined with the maze procedure.
  • CLAR demonstrates potential for significant symptom improvement in patients with giant LA undergoing mitral valve surgery.
  • Further comparative studies are needed to fully elucidate the role of CLAR in managing complex atrial fibrillation.