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CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital will hold a free community seminar on atrial fibrillation (AF) on April 28 with James McKinnie, M.D. and Xavier Mousset, M.D. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. It is a unique cardiac arrhythmia that directly affects the upper chambers of the heart.
Drs. McKinnie and Mousset will share the latest in technology and treatment options for atrial fibrillation including the Mini-Maze surgical ablation procedure and catheter ablation procedure.
The seminar will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Garber Auditorium at 430 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive. Seating for the seminar is limited. To register call 491-7577.
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