Key result
Preoperative carotid stenosis predicts ~136% greater POAF risk after CABG alongside COPD.
Why the study?
Atrial fibrillation after CABG has shown differing estimates of occurrence and risk, prompting analysis of risk factors to develop a preoperative risk prediction tool.
What are the independent risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation after CABG surgery?
Population
1,667 patients who underwent CABG surgery
Design
Retrospective study
Authors
Loading...
May aid preoperative POAF risk stratification after CABG; leaves open prospective validation of the prediction software before clinical use.
Observational (n=1,667)
What are the independent risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation after CABG surgery?
Odds Ratio: 2.36
p-value: p=0.028
A newly developed web-based tool, POAFRiskScore, identifies preoperative carotid artery stenosis, COPD, BMI, age, and platelet count as independent predictors of atrial fibrillation after CABG.
Arslan et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Post-coronary artery bypass grafting atrial fibrillation (n=1,667). Preoperative carotid artery stenosis (PCAS) vs. Absence of preoperative carotid artery stenosis was evaluated on Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) (OR 2.360, p=0.028). Preoperative carotid artery stenosis (OR 2.360, p=0.028) and COPD (OR 2.243, p=0.015) were significant independent predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing CABG.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: