Saline irrigated radiofrequency modified maze procedure was performed safely and efficiently. Both the left and bi-atrial procedures were successful in terms of restoring sinus rhythm. Our current policy is to adopt the bi-atrial approach in patients with a history of atrial flutter and where the right atrium has to be opened. Otherwise the procedure is restricted to the left atrial side.

Abdominal adiposity appears to have a pivotal role in the development of IRS.

The Enclose II device can be a valuable tool to perform venous or arterial proximal anastomoses during off-pump CABG. Transcranial Doppler results suggest that the device seems to be less traumatizing than side clamping and may reduce clamp-associated complications during off-pump coronary artery surgery.

Apo B EcoRI genotypes were not found as risk factors for CAD, whereas XbaI TT genotype was detected to prevent against CAD in our study group.

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