Management of New ‐Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Utilizing Insertable Cardiac Monitor Technology to Observe Recurrence of AF

Conclusion: POAF may represent a propensity for recurrent PAF, and not simply a transient consequence of post‐operative stress and inflammation. Better detection of recurrent AF might identify patients at risk for stroke who would benefit from continuing anticoagulation.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - July 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: MIKHAEL F. EL ‐CHAMI, FAISAL M MERCHANT, PAIGE SMITH, MATHEW LEVY, ANGELA GILL NELMS, JOHN MERLINO, JOHN PUSKAS, ANGEL R. LEON Tags: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research