Key result
New-onset atrial fibrillation in general surgical patients was associated with an underlying complication in 81% of cases within 24 hours and a 30-day mortality rate of 20%.
Why the study?
What is the clinical evaluation and underlying morbidity associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation in general surgical in-patients?
Population
31 general surgical in-patients who developed new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) during their inpatient stay.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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New-onset AF warrants urgent complication evaluation in surgical patients; leaves open whether targeted intervention improves outcomes.
Observational (n=31)
What is the clinical evaluation and underlying morbidity associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation in general surgical in-patients?
New-onset AF in general surgical patients is a marker of significant underlying morbidity and high 30-day mortality, highlighting the need for thorough clinical evaluation.
Walsh et al. (2006) conducted an observational in New-onset atrial fibrillation (n=31). New-onset atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Diagnosis of another underlying complication within 24 hours. New-onset atrial fibrillation in general surgical patients was associated with an underlying complication in 81% of cases within 24 hours and a 30-day mortality rate of 20%.
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