Head and neck surgery is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation: incidence and outcomes

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common postoperative arrhythmia and can cause increased length of stay, costs, morbidity, and mortality. Little information exists about postoperative AF after major head and neck surgery, but it is thought to occur more frequently than after surgery at other extra-thoracic sites. A retrospective cohort study was implemented, including patients who had undergone major head and neck surgery and who had follow-up records covering a minimum of 60 days postoperative.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research