Long-term outcomes of postoperative atrial fibrillation following non cardiac surgery: A systematic review and metanalysis.

CONCLUSIONS: POAF is associated with a greater risk of stroke and mortality over the long-term period. Studies focusing on AF recurrence are needed to address the perception of POAF as a benign transient entity. The increased mortality risk following POAF should encourage systematic detection and prevention of this arrhythmia. PMID: 33402281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - January 2, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Albini A, Malavasi VL, Vitolo M, Imberti JF, Marietta M, Lip GYH, Boriani G Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research