Wolf Mini-maze Candidate Information at Alexian Cardiovascular Institute

Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are not automatically candidates for the Wolf Mini-maze.  In order to have the Wolf Mini-maze procedure patients must conform to a certain criteria:

• Symptomatic drug refractory AF
• No contraindications to surgery
• Can be ventilated with single lung ventilation

Inclusion Criteria

• Male or female patients between 18 and 80 years of age with drug refractory symptomatic AF
• Patients may have paroxysmal persistent or permanent AF
• BMI < 32
• Left atrial size < 6.0 cm
• Lack of cardiac thrombus (LA, LAA)
• Able to tolerate single lung ventilation
• Intolerant of or not willing to take blood thinners

Once a patient qualifies for the Mini-maze procedure, like other surgical procedures, they must be on a set protocol including blood thinners 3 to 4 weeks prior to surgery, have an echocardiogram and/or other noninvasive heart tests and meet with an electrophysiologist.

For more information or to register call AlexianConnects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (1-866-253-9426).