How can collaboration improve treatment for advanced Afib? Clinicians came together to explore Hybrid AF™ Therapy, share clinical experiences and discuss how collaboration between cardiac surgeons and electrophysiologists can help deliver a comprehensive approach to treating long-standing persistent Afib. Thank you to our faculty and everyone who contributed to the discussion! Faculty: Nitish B. MD Srikant Duggirala, MD John M. Edwards III, DNAP, CRNA Pouya Hemmati, MD Tara Mudd MSN, APRN, NP-C Brett Starr, MD Trisha Wilcox, ANP Ted Wright, MD #HybridAFTherapy #MedEd

59 million people worldwide are affected by Afib. Left untreated, Afib can drive heart failure, and the two worsen each other in a vicious cycle. How do we break it? The data shows that for the treatment of Afib surgical ablation and left atrial appendage management is associated with better long-term survival and lower stroke risk. Learn more about the impact of Afib and how we can help patients get the care they deserve: https://okt.to/Gv9Zu0 #Afib #SurgicalAblation #CardiacSurgery