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Postoperative atrial fibrillation in non‐cardiac and cardiac surgery: an overview
Summary Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common perioperative cardiac arrhythmia. A major risk factor for POAF is advanced age, both in non‐cardiac and cardiac surgery. Following non‐cardiac surgery, it is important to correct reversible conditions such as electrolytes imbalances...
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Published in: | Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis 2015-06, Vol.13 (S1), p.S304-S312 |
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Language: | English |
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Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common perioperative cardiac arrhythmia. A major risk factor for POAF is advanced age, both in non‐cardiac and cardiac surgery. Following non‐cardiac surgery, it is important to correct reversible conditions such as electrolytes imbalances to prevent the occurrence of POAF. Management of POAF consists of rate control and therapeutic anticoagulation if POAF persists for > 48 h and CHADS2 score > 2. After cardiac surgery, POAF affects a larger amount of patients. In addition to age, valve surgery carries the greatest risk for new AF. Rate control is the mainstay therapy in these patients. Prediction, prevention, and management of POAF should be further studied. |
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ISSN: | 1538-7933 1538-7836 1538-7836 |
DOI: | 10.1111/jth.12974 |