The Cox Maze procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (afib) was developed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 1987. Ralph Damiano, Jr., MD, is using radiofrequency technology to make this complex surgery more accurate and efficient.
To learn more about atrial fibrillation and the Cox Maze procedure, visit:
http://www.barnesjewish.org/Medical-Services/Heart-Vascular-Center/Arrhythmias-Heart-Rhythm-Disorders/Atrial-Fibrillation/Cox-Maze-Procedure-for-Atrial-Fibrillation