A client with atrial fibrillation, who does not respond to conventional treatment measures and who is not a candidate for cardioversion, would have what procedure recommended?
A) Angiography
B) Maze procedure
C) Open heart surgery
D) Heart transplantation

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The Maze procedure, or cryoablation, is a surgical procedure recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation who do not respond to conventional treatments and cannot undergo cardioversion. It involves creating scar tissue on the atria to redirect electrical impulses and restore a regular heart rhythm. Angiography, open heart surgery, and heart transplantation are not typically recommended for atrial fibrillation.

A Client with Atrial Fibrillation, Who Does Not Respond to Conventional