Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation following Noncardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Observational Studies

CONCLUSION: We identified advanced age, male gender, preoperative hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiac disease as important risk factors for perioperative atrial fibrillation. The atrial fibrillation group was at increased odds for postoperative cardiac complications, stroke, and higher mortality, emphasizing the need for risk stratification and close monitoring.PMID:34007270 | PMC:PMC8099514 | DOI:10.1155/2021/5527199

Source: Anesthesiology Research and Practice - May 19, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yamini Subramani Omar El Tohamy Daniil Jalali Mahesh Nagappa Homer Yang Ashraf Fayad Source Type: research