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Cox-Maze IV procedure lesion set. Most of the incisions of the Cox-Maze III have been replaced with ablation. Modifications included independent isolation of PVs with connecting lesion, and no atrial septal incision (originally used for exposure). Abbreviations: IVC, inferior vena cava; SVC, superior vena cava.
