Kirurgisk behandling af atrieflimren

Eske Sindby; Carsten S Simonsen; Lars Riber; Sune Damgaard

doi:10.61409/V05250451

Kirurgisk behandling af atrieflimren

Translated title of the contribution: Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation

Eske Sindby, Carsten S Simonsen, Lars Riber, Sune Damgaard

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Abstract

This review investigates that atrial fibrillation (AFIB) is affecting a large and increasing number of patients. The underlying pathophysiological process is not yet fully understood. Minimal invasive surgical ablation offered to some patients has a high success rate, long durability, and minimal risk. In patients with concomitant heart surgery, the benefit also has a prognostic effect and is recommended in cardiac surgery guidelines. Referral to a thoracic surgical centre should be considered for patients with symptomatic AF not responding to conventional therapy.

Translated title of the contribution	Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation
Original language	Danish
Article number	V05250451
Journal	Ugeskrift for Laeger
Volume	188
Issue number	2
ISSN	0041-5782
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.61409/V05250451
Publication status	Published - 5 Jan 2026

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