Key result
Beta-blockers prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation, while rate control and anticoagulation remain key treatments.
Why the study?
Post-operative atrial fibrillation is a frequent complication after cardiac surgery associated with increased mortality and morbidity, warranting an updated review of its risk factors, mechanisms, prevention, and treatment.
Design
Review
Authors
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Synthesizes current POAF knowledge for clinicians; leaves open optimal prevention strategies pending new trials.
This review outlines the risk factors, mechanisms, and current strategies for the prevention and treatment of post-operative atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery.
Echahidi et al. (2008) conducted a review in Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery. Post-operative atrial fibrillation complicates 30% to 50% of cardiac surgeries; beta-blockers are effective for prevention, while rate control and anticoagulation are key for treatment.
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