Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and out of sync with ...

What is believed to be Ireland’s first minimally-invasive heart bypass operation using robotics has been successfully carried out. The operation was performed by cardiothoracic surgeon Vincent Young ...

Physicians at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Mich. have performed Michigan’s first minimally invasive robotic procedure to correct atrial fibrillation, according to a hospital news release. A maze ...