Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and risk of atrial fibrillation after thoracic surgery

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occurs in frequently in patients after noncardiac thoracic surgery and has been associated with increased morbidity and risk of stroke.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - April 30, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: K Walsh, KS Tan, H Zhang, Dawn Desiderio, D Amar Source Type: research