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  • Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation
    Atrial fibrillation isn’t typically life threatening, but it is associated with an increased risk of stroke or other complications. There is, however, a multitude of ways that Afib can be treated.
    Sept. 11, 2009
  • Robotic Surgery Videos
    Watch these videos to see what Duke is doing with the Da Vinci Surgical System.
    Jan. 28, 2009
  • Benefits of Robotic Surgery
    Robotic surgery offers numerous potential benefits over a traditional open surgery approach.
    Dec. 22, 2008
  • What Is Robotic Surgery?
    Learn about robotic surgery.
    Dec. 22, 2008
  • Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
    Atrial fibrillation (sometimes referred to as afib or AF) occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat fast and irregularly. But, AF is treatable.
    Aug. 6, 2008
  • Acute Aortic Dissection
    Acute aortic dissection represents the most common aortic condition requiring urgent surgical therapy.
    May 1, 2008
  • Aneurysms of the Thoracoabdominal Aorta
    At Duke, we have the expertise needed to perform complicated repairs of the thoracoabdominal aorta. We utilize cutting-edge hybrid surgical techniques to treat a wider range of patients than most centers.
    May 1, 2008
  • Aneurysms of the Descending Aorta
    The majority of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta can now be repaired using endovascular techniques, and Duke offers expertise in this emerging area of cardiovascular medicine.
    May 1, 2008
  • Aneurysms of the Aortic Arch
    Aortic arch reconstruction techniques vary depending on the arch pathology, and some arches may need to be replaced in anticipation of later replacement of a descending thoracic aorta.
    May 1, 2008
  • Aneurysms of the Ascending Aorta
    Surgical treatment of aneurysms of the ascending aorta and aortic arch frequently require the use of specialized perfusion techniques.
    May 1, 2008
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Published: Sept. 6, 2007
Updated: Sept. 6, 2007
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