Key result
Perioperative beta-blockers, amiodarone, and pacing prevent POAF while treatment requires rate control and anticoagulation.
Why the study?
Atrial fibrillation is a common complication of cardiovascular surgery that increases hospitalization length and cost, with prevention and treatment strategies needing clarification.
Population
Patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery at risk for or experiencing postoperative atrial fibrillation
Design
Review
Authors
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May support current postoperative AF strategies; leaves open need for updated RCTs in contemporary cohorts.
Postoperative atrial fibrillation is a common complication of cardiovascular surgery that increases hospitalization length and cost, and can be managed with specific prevention and treatment strategies.
Allen J. Solomon (1999) conducted a review in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation. Prevention and treatment strategies (beta-blockers, amiodarone, atrial pacing) was evaluated. Strategies to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation include perioperative beta-blockers, amiodarone, and atrial pacing, while treatment focuses on rate control, anticoagulation, and rhythm conversion.