کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5964226 | 1576131 | 2016 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
IntroductionPost-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is one of the most common complications following cardiac surgery. However, it is unclear whether there is a relationship between obesity and POAF. We thus assessed all available evidence investigating the association between obesity and POAF, also considering any link between POAF and other post-operative conditions such as mortality, stroke, myocardial infarctions and respiratory complications.MethodsFive electronic databases were searched and relevant studies were identified. Data was extracted and meta-analyzed from the identified studies.ResultsWe found that obese patients had significantly higher odds of POAF when compared with non-obese patients (PÂ =Â 0.006). There was also significant heterogeneity among the identified studies. POAF when compared with no-POAF was associated with an increased risk of stroke (PÂ <Â 0.0001), 30-day mortality (PÂ =Â 0.005) and respiratory complications (PÂ <Â 0.00001). However, we found no significant link between POAF and myocardial infarctions (PÂ =Â 0.79).ConclusionsOur findings suggest that obesity is associated with a moderately higher risk of POAF. While POAF is also associated with an increased incidence of stroke, 30-day mortality and respiratory complications, further studies must be conducted before conclusions can be made about the long-term outcomes.
Journal: International Journal of Cardiology - Volume 217, 15 August 2016, Pages 49-57