Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5582776 | Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia | 2016 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
The authors report high, 10% to 20% greater than previously described, occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in contemporary patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Most patients with postoperative atrial fibrillation experienced prolonged duration or recurrence of the arrhythmia. The type of surgery, advanced age, and previous atrial fibrillation were the most important risk factors.
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Authors
Jahangir MD, PhD, Niina MD, Eetu MS, Jaakko MD, Jari MD, PhD,