Why the study?
Post-operative atrial fibrillation predicts longer hospital stay and greater post-operative mortality, but its association with long-term mortality in patients without prior atrial fibrillation required investigation.
Does new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation predict long-term mortality in patients undergoing isolated CABG with no prior history of AF?
Does new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation predict long-term mortality in patients undergoing isolated CABG with no prior history of AF?
New-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation after isolated CABG is an independent predictor of long-term mortality, and discharge on warfarin may improve survival in these patients.
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POAF after CABG marks higher long-term mortality risk; leaves open whether anticoagulation or rhythm strategies alter outcomes.
El‐Chami et al. (2010) studied this question.