Key result
Postoperative atrial fibrillation following thoracic surgery was associated with a 3-day longer hospital stay, with major predictors including age, male sex, and history of atrial fibrillation.
Effect estimate: 3 days longer
Postoperative atrial fibrillation following thoracic surgery is predicted by specific patient and procedural factors and is associated with a prolonged hospital stay.
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May inform risk stratification for thoracic surgery patients; leaves open whether preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation shortens hospital stay.
Diallo et al. (2023) conducted a review in Postoperative atrial fibrillation following thoracic surgery (n=39,783). Postoperative atrial fibrillation vs. No postoperative atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Hospital length of stay (3 days longer). Postoperative atrial fibrillation following thoracic surgery was associated with a 3-day longer hospital stay, with major predictors including age, male sex, and history of atrial fibrillation.
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