Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
History of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (recurrent episodes for at least 1 years, with 2 documented episodes over the last 6 months)
Indication for cardiac surgery (e.g. coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement) according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines for cardiac surgery
You may not be if
Previous heart surgery or atrial fibrillation ablation procedure Emergency coronary artery bypass grafting Unstable angina or heart failure Persistent atrial fibrillation Planned maze procedure or pulmonary vein isolation Unwillingness to participate
