The best and most permanent treatment option is the MAZE procedure for atrial fibrillation which is done by Dr. Ghalili. The MAZE is a surgical ablation technique in which cryothermy (freezing) or radiofrequency energy methods are used to create conduction blocks in the atrial muscle to block the incorrect pathway of nerve impulses which are causing the problem. The idea is to restore the proper impulse conduction pathway through the atrial muscle. In patients who have mild atrial fibrillation, medications may work to control symptoms.