News & Events
A New Treatment for
Irregular Heartbeat
Improves Results and Shortens Recovery Time
Atrial Fibrillation, also known as an irregular heartbeat, causes many of American’s severe health issues
every year. A surgical method of fixing the condition was incomplete and often left the patient susceptible to a
recurrence of atrial fibrillation. A new, more reliable method has been changing the ways that atrial
fibrillation is being treated. Watch the video to learn more about this exciting new procedure.
Salt Lake Residents Excited About
Successful New Cardiac Device
A new "pen-like" device is being used at St. Marks and Timpanogos Hospitals in Salt Lake City to help irregular
heart beats. This procedure, referred to as Mini-Maze, is a one-time treatment for atrial fibrillation that was
approved by the FDA less than a year ago. It is proving to have a 90- to 100-percent success rate. Salt Lake
cardiovascular surgeon Dr. David Affleck was interviewed on KSL TV, channel 5, to explain how he cures patients
by finding and destroying problem-causing nerves. The device yields an immediate response and patients can return
home after the procedure in as little as 48 hours. View Article and News Segment »
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Local Mother Survives Due to Mechanical Heart
Bonnie Rosenhan had endocarditis, a bacteria infection that was literally eating away at her heart. After
three operations, including a reconstruction by Dr. Gil Schorlemmer, Bonnie is feeling fine.
Watch two local news programs' coverage of Bonnie and her joyful family toasting her recovery and good
health.
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MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery Was Featured on KUTV in Salt Lake City
"More than 5 million Americans suffer from an irregular heart beat, also known as Atrial Fibrillation. Patients
feel lousy; they have to be on blood thinner and a lot of medications...." Read
Entire Transcript »