Po-03-153 post-operative atrial fibrillation standarization of care through clinical care pathways for cardiac surgical patients

Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occurs commonly in cardiac surgical patients up to 55% of the time leading to an increase risk of thromboembolic events, stroke, renal and respiratory failure, and an increase in all-cause 30-day and 6-month mortality.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sherry J. Saxonhouse, Theresa Remolina, douglas w. Haden, John R. Frederick Source Type: research