Po-02-192 new onset, recurrence and progression of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery during 2.5 years of continuous rhythm monitoring

Atrial fibrillation (AF) in the early postoperative phase (POAF) is a frequent complication after cardiac surgery which is also associated with late AF-recurrences. However, it is unknown how POAF-burden (percentage of time in AF) progresses in the time following surgery. Recent studies suggested that AF-burden is associated with increased risk of stroke and therefore identifying factors associated with a higher POAF-burden is desirable.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michal Kawczynski, Martijn D. Gilbers, Stef Zeemering, Aaron Isaacs, Jos Maessen, Sander Verheule, Elham Bidar, Ulrich Schotten Source Type: research