Incidence and risk factors for development of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass

Conclusion: The incidence of POAF after cardiac surgery was 40.7%. Preoperative LVEF <0.4, prior MI, CPB time >100 minand extended ventilation for >24 h were significantly associated with POAF.

Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - November 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sona Dave Anand Nirgude Pinakin Gujjar Ritika Sharma Source Type: research