Key result
This review discusses risk factors, pathophysiology, complications, and risk stratification for anticoagulation in patients with post-operative atrial fibrillation.
Why the study?
Because POAF usually converts to sinus rhythm spontaneously, whether it requires treatment and anticoagulation remains an open clinical question.
Does anticoagulation improve outcomes in patients with post-operative atrial fibrillation?
Does anticoagulation improve outcomes in patients with post-operative atrial fibrillation?
This review outlines the risk factors, pathophysiology, and risk stratification strategies to guide anticoagulation decisions in patients with post-operative atrial fibrillation.
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Risk stratification may guide post-op AF anticoagulation; leaves open need for RCTs to define optimal strategies.
Jagadish et al. (2019) conducted a review in Post-operative atrial fibrillation. Anticoagulation was evaluated. This review discusses risk factors, pathophysiology, complications, and risk stratification for anticoagulation in patients with post-operative atrial fibrillation.
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