Abstract
Objective: In patients undergoing surgical therapy of atrial fibrillation (AF), left atrial appendage (LAA) amputation is discussed controversially, because the LAA is a hormone-producing organ. We examined patients after surgical AF therapy with or without LAA amputation to determine the influence of LAA amputation on ANP and BNP plasma levels.
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