Key result
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery independently predicted a prolonged hospital stay (adjusted 14.2 vs 10.8 days; p<0.01).
Why the study?
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation independently prolong hospital stay in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery?
Population
253 patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery in the absence of heart failure and significant left…
Comparison
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) vs No postoperative atrial fibrillation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Postoperative hospital stay
Authors
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Postoperative AF was associated with longer stays after cardiac surgery; leaves open whether prevention reduces length of stay.
Cohort (n=253)
Does postoperative atrial fibrillation independently prolong hospital stay in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 14.2% vs 10.8%
p-value: p=<0.01
Postoperative atrial fibrillation independently prolongs hospital stay after elective cardiac surgery, suggesting that preventing the arrhythmia itself could reduce healthcare utilization.
Auër et al. (2005) conducted a cohort in Elective cardiac surgery (n=253). Postoperative atrial fibrillation vs. No postoperative atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Postoperative hospital stay (p=<0.01). Postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery independently predicted a prolonged hospital stay (adjusted 14.2 vs 10.8 days; p<0.01).
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