NewEra Cardiac Care 2003 - Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

The included MP3-formated audio files were recorded at the NewEra Cardiac Care 2003 conference, held January 3-5, 2003, in Dana Point, California.

Presentation titles link directly to the MP3 audio files.

Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: Summary of Current Experience
Presenter: Ottavio R. Alfieri, MD
Objectives: Discuss the role, results, and perspectives of the edge-to-edge technique in mitral valve reconstructive surgery.

Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Experience
Presenter: Michael Argenziano, MD
Objectives: Explain state-of-the-art surgical approaches to atrial fibrillation, including patient selection, operative technique, and patient management.

Atrial Fibrillation Ablative Surgery: New Energy Sources
Presenter: L. Wiley Nifong, MD
Objectives: a) Explain different energy sources used to treat atril fibrillation, b) discuss minimally invasive surgical options for treating atrial fibrillation, and c) describe emerging technology in the field.