Key result
Post-thoracic surgery supraventricular arrhythmias affect up to 40% of patients and track with increased mortality.
Why the study?
Supraventricular arrhythmias frequently occur after thoracic surgery and are associated with prolonged hospital stays and increased morbidity, but their pathophysiology and management require improved understanding.
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Post-thoracic surgery SVT may prolong stays; leaves open optimal prophylaxis strategies pending prospective trials.
David Amar (1997) conducted a review in Postoperative supraventricular arrhythmias. Supraventricular arrhythmias occur in 9% to 40% of patients after thoracic surgery and are associated with higher rates of intensive care unit admission and 30-day mortality.
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