February 1, 2012

Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Cryoablation recently approved as atrial fibrillation treatment

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was just diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and am on medication for the time being but was told I may need surgery. I have read about a new treatment option called cryoablation. Is this a safe option? How effective is the procedure? ANSWER: Cryoablation can be used to control atrial fibrillation when medication and other treatments do not successfully restore normal heart rhythm. Fred Kusumoto, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla.

Chicago Tribune, 01/31/2012

Tags: atrial fibrillation, Cardiology, cryoablation, Fred Kusumoto, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Medical Edge

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