Damaged or diseased heart valves may fail to open and close as they should, placing unnecessary strain on the heart muscle. Heart valve repair: A surgeon can remove or reshape parts of the valve in order to have it function better. For example, if the valve fails to close tightly, the surgeon may remove extra tissue […]
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Heart Rhythm Treatment (Maze)
This procedure treats atrial fibrillation, abnormal heart rhythms that occur as a result of erratic impulses in the heart’s top chambers. The Maze procedure is aptly named for the maze of scars created on the heart muscle by the surgeon. These scars redirect the heart’s electrical impulses, removing erratic impulses and restoring normal pumping functions […]