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  1. Surgery and Other Procedures for AFib - WebMD

    Mar 28, 2025 · Some medications can control your heart rate or can convert your heart’s rhythm back to normal, but you might also have surgery or another kind of procedure to correct or …

  2. Atrial fibrillation ablation - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 9, 2024 · Atrial fibrillation ablation is done to fix and prevent an irregular and often very fast type of heartbeat called AFib. You may need this treatment if you have a fast, fluttering …

  3. Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation: Types, Risks, and More

    Jul 17, 2025 · If you have severe AFib, your doctor may recommend surgery. Here's a detailed look at the different types, from ablation techniques to the Maze procedure.

  4. Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - American Heart Association

    May 6, 2025 · Some people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) need surgery to help their heart beat normally. Surgery might include a device placed in the body to help control heart rhythm and …

  5. Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) - Cleveland Clinic

    Apr 6, 2022 · By creating a specific pattern (maze) of scar tissue, the procedure blocks abnormal signals but allows normal heartbeat signals to come through. The success rate for a maze …

  6. Pulsed Field Ablation - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Pulsed field ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other arrhythmias. Instead of thermal energy used with traditional ablation techniques …

  7. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Surgery - UChicago Medicine

    We offer the most advanced techniques to correct AFib using everything from surgical ablation, robotic surgery and a hybrid procedure with impressive cure rates.

  8. Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - StopAfib.org

    Jul 8, 2021 · Follow the links below to learn about the various procedure options for afib, including electrical cardioversion, catheter ablation, surgery procedures, hybrid ablation, and left atrial …

  9. Atrial fibrillation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Tests to diagnose atrial fibrillation (AFib) may include: Blood tests. Blood tests are done to look for health conditions or substances that may affect the heart or heartbeat. Electrocardiogram …

  10. Your physician may have talked to you about the need for surgery to treat your atrial fibrillaion (AFib). This brochure will explain what AFib is, and what to expect before, during and after …