New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke

Clinical question For patients undergoing any inpatient surgery, is the presence of new-onset perioperative atrial fibrillation associated with a greater long-term risk of ischemic stroke? Bottom line Perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke for patients who are hospitalized for surgery. (LOE = 2b) Reference Gialdini G, Nearing K,... [Read More] The post New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke appeared first on The Hospitalist.
Source: The Hospitalist - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Tags: Clinical Literature Reviews atrial fibrillation outcome risk stroke surgery Source Type: research