| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5596962 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although multiple risk factors for PAF have been described, no easily applicable clinical model exists. Observed rate of PAF was significantly lower then the previously described 12% when CHADS2 was 0. CHADS2 can predict PAF in patients undergoing elective lobectomy and can identify patients to selectively institute prophylactic measures in patients at the greatest risk, such as patients with score of 2 or greater. Further validation of this model is warranted in a larger group.
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Authors
Svetlana MD, Mansen PhD, Katie BA, Gary PhD, Heather E. MD, John R. MD,