Developing a Risk Prediction Model for Early Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Maze Procedure

Conclusions: Being older, multivalvular surgery, and persistent preoperative AF were the predictors of higher risk of early recurrent AF, whereas concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting and using beta-blocker had a protective effect. This model based on preoperative and operative characteristics can help us to better evaluate if the patient benefits from maze procedure coincide with valvular surgery.
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research