Analysis of the ESC/EACTS 2020 Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines with Perioperative Implications
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with an individual lifetime risk of approximately 37% in the United States. Broadly defined as a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia with disorganized atrial activation, AF results in an increased risk of stroke, heart failure (HF), valvular heart disease (VHD), impaired quality of life and confers a significant burden to the health of individuals and society. AF in the perioperative setting is common and a significant source of perioperative morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: James A. Nelson, Ying X. Gue, Jon M. Christensen, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Harish Ramakrishna Tags: Expert Review Source Type: research
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