Key result
Higher preoperative NT-proBNP levels were significantly associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation after CABG surgery (329.36 vs. 230.67 pg/ml in patients without AF; P<0.05).
Why the study?
Do preoperative NT-proBNP levels predict postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing CABG?
Observational (n=117)
Do preoperative NT-proBNP levels predict postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing CABG?
Absolute Event Rate: 329.36% vs 230.67%
p-value: p=<0.05
Elevated preoperative NT-proBNP levels can serve as a predictor for the development of new-onset atrial fibrillation following CABG surgery.
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May aid post-CABG AF risk stratification; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
Işkesen et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (n=117). Preoperative NT-proBNP levels vs. Patients without postoperative atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Preoperative NT-proBNP levels (pg/ml) in patients with vs without postoperative atrial fibrillation (p=<0.05). Higher preoperative NT-proBNP levels were significantly associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation after CABG surgery (329.36 vs. 230.67 pg/ml in patients without AF; P<0.05).
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