Key result
Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurred in 11.8% of pulmonary resections, with age ≥70 years (RR 2.3), coronary artery disease, and open thoracotomy identified as significant independent predictors.
Cohort (n=363)
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Relative Risk: 2.3 (95% CI 1.1–5.1)
p-value: p=0.04
Postoperative atrial fibrillation complicates nearly 12% of pulmonary resections, with older age, coronary artery disease, and greater surgical extent significantly increasing risk.
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Highlights need for vigilant POAF monitoring in high-risk lung resection patients; leaves open whether prophylaxis improves outcomes.
Ivanovic et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Pulmonary resection (n=363). Age ≥70 years vs. Age ≤69 years was evaluated on Postoperative atrial fibrillation (PAF) (RR 2.3, 95% CI 1.1-5.1, p=0.04). Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurred in 11.8% of pulmonary resections, with age ≥70 years (RR 2.3), coronary artery disease, and open thoracotomy identified as significant independent predictors.
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