Does postoperative atrial fibrillation increase the risk of late mortality in CABG patients?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation following CABG is a significant, age-independent risk factor that doubles the risk of cardiovascular mortality.
Postoperative AF is an age-independent risk factor for late mortality in CABG patients, explained by an increased risk of cardiovascular death.
Ahlsson et al. (Thu,) studied this question.
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