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Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Review.

Authors :
Shah S
Chahil V
Battisha A
Haq S
Kalra DK
Source :
Biomedicines [Biomedicines] 2024 Sep 01; Vol. 12 (9). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 01.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) in the postoperative phase is a manifestation of numerous factors, including surgical stress, anesthetic effects, and underlying cardiovascular conditions. The resultant cardiac hyperactivity can induce new onset or exacerbate existing AF. A common phenomenon, postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) affects nearly 40% of patients and is associated with longer hospitalization stays, and increased mortality, heart failure, stroke, and healthcare costs. Areas of controversy in POAF include whether to anticoagulate patients who have short-lived POAF, especially given their higher bleeding risk in the postoperative period, and the identification of patients who would benefit the most from preventive drug therapy for POAF. This review discusses the pathophysiology and management of POAF, and strategies to reduce its occurrence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2227-9059
Volume :
12
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Biomedicines
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39335482
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12091968