Key result
Extracorporeal circulation was associated with a higher incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation compared to minimal or no extracorporeal circulation (75% vs 47% vs 46%, P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does the type of extracorporeal circulation affect the incidence and duration of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing surgical revascularization?
Observational (n=196)
Does the type of extracorporeal circulation affect the incidence and duration of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing surgical revascularization?
Absolute Event Rate: 75% vs 46%
p-value: p=<0.001
The use of standard extracorporeal circulation during surgical revascularization is associated with a higher incidence and longer duration of postoperative atrial fibrillation compared to minimal or no extracorporeal circulation, likely due to increased systemic inflammation.
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May support minimizing extracorporeal circulation to reduce atrial fibrillation risk; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Jakubová et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Coronary heart disease (n=196). Extracorporeal circulation vs. Minimal extracorporeal circulation or no extracorporeal circulation was evaluated on Incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (p=<0.001). Extracorporeal circulation was associated with a higher incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation compared to minimal or no extracorporeal circulation (75% vs 47% vs 46%, P<0.001).
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