Key result
Postoperative arrhythmias occur in up to 20% of patients after major non-cardiothoracic surgery and are frequently precipitated by underlying complications such as major infection (26% of cases).
Population
Patients undergoing major non-cardiothoracic surgery
Design
Editorial
Authors
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New arrhythmias after non-cardiac surgery should trigger a prompt search for underlying causes such as sepsis or myocardial infarction, rather than focusing solely on rhythm management.
New arrhythmias after non-cardiac surgery should trigger a prompt search for underlying causes such as sepsis or myocardial infarction, rather than focusing solely on rhythm management.
Walsh et al. (2006) conducted an editorial in Postoperative arrhythmias after non-cardiothoracic surgery. Major non-cardiothoracic surgery was evaluated. Postoperative arrhythmias occur in up to 20% of patients after major non-cardiothoracic surgery and are frequently precipitated by underlying complications such as major infection (26% of cases).
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