Why the study?
Post-operative atrial fibrillation is common and linked to short-term morbidity and mortality, but its long-term significance and management challenges throughout care remain unclear.
Population
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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May guide phased POAF care pathways; leaves open prospective validation of phase-specific strategies.
This review highlights the need for a structured, phased approach to managing post-operative atrial fibrillation, from pre-operative risk assessment to long-term follow-up and anticoagulation.
William F. McIntyre (2023) studied this question.
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