Key result
Atrial fibrillation is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery, occurring in 30% of coronary revascularization and 60% of valvular surgery patients, leading to increased morbidity.
Population
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery (coronary revascularization or valvular surgeries)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports vigilant AF monitoring after cardiac surgery to limit morbidity; leaves open optimal prevention strategies for prospective trials.
Atrial fibrillation is a common complication following cardiac surgery, emphasizing the need for prevention and early intervention to reduce morbidity and hospital stay.
Myra F. Ellis (1998) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery. Atrial fibrillation is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery, occurring in 30% of coronary revascularization and 60% of valvular surgery patients, leading to increased morbidity.
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