Preoperative CHA2DS2-VASc Score Predicts Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Lobectomy.

CONCLUSIONS:  Preoperatively calculated CHA2DS2-VASc score can predict POAF in patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy. Age is the most statistically significant independent predictor, and patients with scores ≥5 have significantly increased risk. Trials for POAF prophylaxis should target this population.
PMID: 30485896 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - November 28, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lee CT, Strauss DM, Stone LE, Stoltzfus JC, Puc MM, Burfeind WR Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research