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The average age of patients undergoing this procedure is about 52.

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How long does recovery take following Maze procedure?

Full recovery from the Maze procedure takes six to eight weeks. Upon release from the hospital, the patient will feel weak because of the extended bed rest in the hospital.


Who performs Maze procedure?

Heart surgeons specially trained in the Maze procedure should perform this procedure. The Maze procedure takes place in an operating room in a hospital.


What medication is given to a patient prior to Maze procedure?

Medication to thin the blood (blood thinner or anticoagulant) is usually given for at least three weeks before the procedure.


What is the Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation?

The Maze procedure, also known as the Cox-Maze procedure, is a surgical treatment for chronic atrial fibrillation. The procedure restores the heart's normal rhythm by surgically interrupting the conduction of abnormal impulses


Where does a patient recover following Maze procedure?

in a surgical intensive care unit for one to two days after the surgery. The patient will be connected to chest and breathing tubes, a mechanical ventilator, a heart monitor, and other monitoring equipment.


What organ is a maze procedure done on?

HEART


How long has the Maze procedure been used?

The traditional Maze procedure takes about an hour to perform, while the surgical pulmonary vein isolation procedure generally takes only a few minutes to perform.


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What mortality rate is associated with Maze procedure?

The overall operative mortality for patients undergoing the Maze procedure is 3%. The mortality rate increases among patients over age 65.


What risks are associated with Maze procedure?

The Maze procedure is major surgery and patients may experience any of the normal complications associated with major surgery and anesthesia, such as the risk of bleeding, pneumonia, or infection.


What is the Maze procedure often performed in combination with?

Therefore, the Maze procedure may be performed in combination with coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), valve repair, valve replacement, or other cardiac surgery.


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