Real Patient Stories
On this page you can read more about just a few of the many people Dr. Sirak has been able to help through the use of the five-box thoracoscopic maze procedure. If you are inspired by their stories, take a moment to request a phone consultation with Dr. Sirak or call his appointment phone at (614) 366-7414.
Jerry
Jerry was first diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 1994. He had an unsuccessful electrical shock treatment soon after his diagnosis, but eventually just settled on a routine of using Coumadin to control his symptoms. "I'd have episodes now and then, but overall things seemed to be under control," says Jerry. "When I would go to see my cardiologist, I'd ask about any treatment innovations, but he'd always tell me there were more downsides than positives."
Jodi
Jodi had episodes of premature ventricular contraction (PVC) for several years, causing her to experience skipped heartbeats. But a more pressing concern for her was being overweight, and in November 2005, she had a gastric bypass procedure. Over the following 18 months, she lost 200 pounds. But within just 3 months of the procedure, Jodi began to experience a rapidly increased heartbeat that made her PVC seem like a walk in the park.
Patrick
At age 47, Patrick has proudly served as a police officer in Ohio for over 24 years. He's been fortunate to enjoy good health for most of those years but in the spring of 2005, after just wrapping up duty on the midnight shift, he experienced piercing chest pains. "Some of the worst pain I've felt in my life," says Patrick. After a visit to his doctor and an EKG, Patrick found out his heart was out of normal sinus rhythm, and an AF diagnosis soon followed.