Why the study?
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation affect early and late mortality in patients after isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation affect early and late mortality in patients after isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after isolated CABG is associated with increased mortality and fatal embolic events, highlighting the need for surveillance and prophylaxis.
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Supports surveillance after CABG; leaves open whether prophylaxis improves survival.
Mariscalco et al. (2008) studied this question.
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