Atrial fibrillation is the most common complication after CABG, and reducing its incidence would decrease morbidity and hospital costs.
Prioritizes AF prevention to curb post-CABG morbidity and costs; leaves open which interventions succeed in trials.
AF remains the most common complication after CABG and consequently is a drain on hospital resources. Concerted efforts to reduce the incidence of AF and the associated increased length of stay would result in substantial cost saving and decrease patient morbidity.
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