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Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency ablation
Khargi, K.
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2005
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Khargi, K. (2005). Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency ablation.
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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments
The time, efforts and constraints of many of my respected friends, colleagues and family was invaluable in finishing this thesis. I sincerely thank all of them for their continued support.
My promotor prof dr. mr.dr.Bas de Mol. Dear Bas, thank you for the support and help in finishing this thesis.
My co-promotor Dr.med.Bernd Lemke. Dear Bernd, you have been the triggering force in starting the arrhythmia program in Bochum. Without your ideas and help I would not be able to write this thesis. Members of the promotiecommissie, Prof.dr. A.E. Becker, Prof.dr. L. Eijsman, Prof.dr.ir. C.A.
Grimbergen, Prof.dr. M.J. Schalij, Prof.dr. A.A.M. Wilde thank you for reviewing my thesis.
Martin Schalij. Dear Martin, thank you for the confidence and support throughout my whole career.
Anton Becker. Dear Anton, it was a unique experience working with you on the atrial fibrillation
program which was started in Bochum. Thank you!
Our family friend Rudy Chan, internist and later-on radiologist, was the "beacon" at the time when I finished my medical training. He paved the way for my future. Thank you!
My cousin, Dinesh Ramdat Misier, dental surgeon, was an important intellectual sparing partner during my school- and college time. Thank you!
Arnold Sitalsingh, internist, taught me the technique of logical and systematic analysis of complex
medical diseases. Thank you!
Ramon Robles de Medina, cardiologist, was my example of "brilliant brains" and discipline during my
medical training at the University Hospital Utrecht. Thank you!
Dirk Jan van Kampen en Jan Ultee, surgeons, taught me the basic surgical skill, reiterating the essence
of hand-and-eye coordination, which was the very essence in my career later on. Thank you!
Hans Huysmans, professor of cardiothoracic surgery, was my symbol of integrity and "backbone",
during a period of my life, which was characterized by hardship. Thank you!
Peter Hiddema, cardiothoracic surgeon, taught me the cardiac surgical "tips and tricks", which proved
to be timeless. Thank you!
Axel Laczkovics, professor of cardiothoracic surgery, provided me the framework to develop my
surgical skill in the arrhythmia- and mitral valve reconstructive surgery. Thank you!
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Hauw Sie taught me how to ablate the atria. His surgical skill impressed me. Thank you!
The innovative way of thinking of Thomas Deneke was a source of ideas and an important trigger for progress. Thank you!
The organizational support and skill of Pia Gremmel during the numerous surgical training sessions and events was very precious. Thank you!
I am grateful to Willi Lange and Theodor Bulhoff, directors of the Bergbau-Berufsgenossenschaft (BBG) Bochum Germany, for their recognition and trust, they have given me. Thank you!
Many thanks to my "Carabas" friends. I cherish their friendship and everlasting support. Thank you! I am grateful for the support of and dedication from the scrub nurses, intensive care personnel,
perfusionists and anesthesiological colleagues during and after the Maze operations in the Haga Hospital
The Hague, The Netherlands and in the Bergmannsheil University Hospital Bochum. Thank you! I thank the secretaries of the Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology of the Haga Hospital, especially Andrea Groenewegen, for their tremendous support during the preparation of this thesis. Thank you!
Pranobe Oemrawsingh, cardiologist, encompasses a unique cardiological skill. He is my "brother
in arms" with whom I share a deep affection for Suriname and its people. Doing cardiac surgery in Suriname was a highlight in my life. Thank you!
I thank the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Suriname, board of directors of the Academic Hospital
Paramaribo (AZP) the medical-, nursing- and technical personnel in the AZP and in particular my
cardiological friends and colleagues, Glenn Oehlers, Kenneth Pickering and Kenneth Chin A Sen, for their confidence and support during the implementation of the cardiological interventional-and surgical program in Suriname.
I thank my fellow countrymen, the people of Suriname, and in particular the Surinamese patients for the confidence they have given me to perform "their" cardiac surgery. The official Surinamese State decoration, which I received in 2003, was humbly accepted. Thank you!
The help from Dew Baboeram, consultant, with whom I started playing piano in the Indian Selection in 1977, proved invaluable in outlining and completing this thesis. Thank you!
Joachim Breuer, former general director of the Bergbau-Berufsgenossenschaft and present general
director of the Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften Germany, was a source of intellectual- and social inspiration. He supported me. His conviction was an example to me. He enabled me to support the cardiac surgical program in Suriname. Thank you!
I am very grateful to Frits van den Broek, former chairman of the board of directors of the Catharina Hospital Eindhoven and temporary adviser to the board of directors of the Haga -Leyenburg Hospital in The Hague, for his continuous and unconditional support. He is important to me! Thank you. I thank Chiel Huffmeijer and Ron Treffers, board of directors of the Haga Hospital The Hague, for their sustained confidence and reliable support they have given me. Thank you!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Kees Prenger, my associate with whom I am fortunate to work with, enabled me to finish this thesis. He
is a constructive and stimulating colleague with whom I will have a promising future. Thank you! I am grateful to my cardiological colleagues from the Haga Hospital. They gave me a warm reception. A flourishing and successful cooperation in conjunction with the medical colleagues and nursing
personnel from the Reinier the Graaf group Delft, Medical Center Haaglanden The Hague and others is
anticipated.
My father, who unfortunately passed away much too early was an important source of inspiration and
wisdom. His words required deep-thinking before handling. Thank you very much!
The stimulating and positive ideas of my mother, who always had been a trend-setter, were the driving force for my achievements. She provided the environment for success. Thank you very much! My brother, Rajendre, is the most consistent and honest companion. His sharp analysis of complex situations provided me clear thinking. Thank you very much!
Marion, my beloved wife, has an ever-shining fascinating glow. She has an impressive way to deal with
people and connects the family; she is the axis in the Khargi family. I owe her much more than one can imagine. Thank you very much!
Shanti (my shining star), Indira (my little moon in the sky), Rani (the apple of my eye) and Shivani (the sun-shine in my heart). This thesis was supposed to be finished when all four of you were still "playing
among the stars". But now I am very happy that I have you with us. I am proud of you.
