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Dr. Divyakant B. Gandhi - Surgical Procedures

Totally Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Vein Epicardial Ablation
& Left Atrial Maze Procedure


More than 1.5 million Americans have Atrial Fibrillation - - Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) is caused by a malfunction of the heart’s electrical system. This disease is characterized by an irregular heartbeat within the upper chambers of the heart. While some people diagnosed with A-Fib have no noticeable symptoms, there are many patients who experience a range of symptoms including: Palpitations and, or Erratic Heartbeat - Dizziness - and/or Nausea - Fluttering Sensation - Fatigue - Shortness of Breath At times, symptoms can become severe enough to have a profound adverse effect on the quality of life - but even more serious, is the fact that having A-Fib increases a person’s risk of STROKE by 5x, and doubles the risk of MORTALITY! Treatment for A-Fib varies from person to person, and may include medications and simple lifestyle changes. When these methods are ineffective, a patient may become a candidate for a procedure called Totally Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Vein Epicardial Ablation. This minimally-invasive procedure, performed only on a carefully-selected group of patients, is typically done through very small incisions in the chest – which eliminates the need for the patient to be on a bypass machine, boasts a shorter hospital stay, and a much quicker recovery time than an open-chest procedure. - Dr. Divyakant B. Gandhi, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, along with local Electrophysiologist, Dr. John H. Ip, began performing minimally-invasive surgery for Atrial Fibrillation in July 2007. -- They are the only Team in this Region to perform this innovative procedure. -- Please click on the video below to see Dr. Divyakant B. Gandhi perform a Totally Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Vein Epicardial Ablation.









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