Surgical treatment for AFib

Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular, often rapid heartbeat that can leave you tired, breathless, and worried about stroke. When medications or other treatments haven’t brought it under control, the Maze procedure offers a lasting surgical option.

A lasting option

Small scars guide the heart’s signals back into one steady path.

Is it right for me?

Who may benefit from a Maze procedure

If any of these sound familiar, ask Dr. Hameed whether the Maze procedure is right for you.

You live with atrial fibrillation that medication has not controlled

You have frequent symptoms such as palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, or shortness of breath

Catheter-based treatments have not restored a normal rhythm

You need other heart surgery, such as valve repair or bypass, and want AFib treated at the same time

You want to lower the long-term burden of AFib and its effect on daily life

Quick summary

The Maze procedure at a glance

A quick summary of what the procedure treats, how it works, and what to plan for.

Detail

Overview

What it means for you

Treatment for

Atrial fibrillation

Targets the faulty signals behind an irregular heartbeat

Technique

Radiofrequency energy or cryoablation

Heat or freezing creates small scars that block erratic signals

Type of procedure

Open surgical procedure

Performed in a hospital by a surgical team

Duration

A few hours

Plan for a full day of preparation and care

Recovery time

Can take several weeks

Your team will guide activity, medications, and follow-up

Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted

Getting the care you need shouldn’t be complicated by coverage questions. Epic Heart & Vascular Care is enrolled with most major insurance plans.

Ready to take control of your heart rhythm?

Talk with Dr. Hameed and our team about whether the Maze procedure is right for you. Choose the office that’s closest to you.