Background Although postoperative atrial fibrillation is common after noncardiac surgery,
there is a paucity of data regarding prophylaxis. We sought to determine whether …

Following thoracic surgery atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently occurs in 12 to 44% of cases
postoperatively and is related to an increased morbidity and mortality. In 2011, the Society of …

A number of advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques have reduced the risk for
patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, postoperative atrial fibrillation remains …

BACKGROUND: Evidence from multiple trials demonstrates the efficacy of prophylactic β-
blocker, amiodarone, and corticosteroid administration in reducing the incidence of …

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia occurring after cardiac surgery. Its
incidence varies depending on type of surgery. Postoperative AF may cause hemodynamic …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is very common within the first 5 days of cardiac surgery. It is associated
with significant morbidity including stroke, ventricular arrhythmias, myocardial infarction …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery, affecting
more than one third of patients. The mechanism of this arrhythmia is believed to be reentry …

Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery remains a dysrhythmia with significant implications. A
more comprehensive, multimodal preventive strategy, using preoperative beta-blockers and …

OBJECTIVE: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is a vexing problem in cardiac surgery. Our
aim was to identify risk factors between surgical procedures, all having cardiopulmonary …

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have attempted to determine the etiology and
prophylactic measures concerning atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery. However …