Symptomatic pulmonary hypertension with giant left atrial v waves after surgical maze procedures: evaluation by comprehensive hemodynamic catheterization

Background The surgical maze procedure is highly effective in treating symptomatic atrial fibrillation but may have detrimental effects on left atrial (LA) contractile function and compliance. Objective To describe a series of patients presenting with symptomatic pulmonary hypertension due in part to LA dysfunction after surgical maze procedures. Methods This report includes 9 patients who (1) presented to Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) between...