Key result
Postoperative atrial fibrillation affects up to 40% of high-risk patients after thoracic noncardiac surgery, with excessive inflammation contributing to its pathophysiology.
Why the study?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation is a common complication after thoracic noncardiac surgery linked to thromboembolism and mortality, with excessive operative inflammation thought to contribute to its pathophysiology.
Do anti-inflammatory strategies prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing thoracic noncardiac surgery?
Do anti-inflammatory strategies prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing thoracic noncardiac surgery?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after thoracic noncardiac surgery is associated with inflammation, and anti-inflammatory strategies have shown variable success in prophylaxis.
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POAF after thoracic noncardiac surgery warrants closer surveillance; Level 5 data leave open whether intensified prevention improves long-term outcomes.
Karamnov et al. (2022) conducted a review in Postoperative atrial fibrillation. Anti-inflammatory strategies was evaluated. Postoperative atrial fibrillation affects up to 40% of high-risk patients after thoracic noncardiac surgery, with excessive inflammation contributing to its pathophysiology.
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