Health and Fitness Study Suggests Atrial Fibrillation Should be Surgically Treated when Performing Cardiac Surgery by Gary Kopycinski on April 26, 2012 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Health and Fitness: On Hantavirus, Park Forest Officials Urge Caution May 18, 2026 Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Park Forest Aligns With Illinois Guidance on Childhood Vaccines Amid Federal Changes January 11, 2026 Successfully treating heart rhythm disorder improves long-term survival for cardiac surgery patients with atrial fibrillation