Key result
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung cancer lobectomy predicted higher hospital mortality (6.7% vs 1.0%) and poorer long-term survival among 5-year survivors (HR 3.75; 95% CI 1.44-9.08).
Why the study?
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation reduce long-term survival in patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy for lung cancer?
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation reduce long-term survival in patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy for lung cancer?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after pulmonary lobectomy for lung cancer is associated with higher hospital mortality and poorer long-term survival among 5-year survivors.
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Postoperative AF after lobectomy signals higher short- and long-term mortality; leaves open whether prevention improves survival.
Imperatori et al. (2012) studied this question. Postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung cancer lobectomy predicted higher hospital mortality (6.7% vs 1.0%) and poorer long-term survival among 5-year survivors (HR 3.75; 95% CI 1.44-9.08).
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