Why the study?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is frequent after noncardiac surgery, but it remained unclear whether it is associated with an increased risk of major adverse events.
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation increase the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and death in adult patients following noncardiac surgery?
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation increase the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and death in adult patients following noncardiac surgery?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after noncardiac surgery is associated with a 3- to 4-fold increased risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and 30-day mortality.
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Supports closer monitoring after noncardiac POAF; extends observational evidence on associated stroke and MI risks.
AlTurki et al. (2020) studied this question.
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