New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs frequently in patients after cardiac surgery. The
purpose of this study was to review the published trials and to provide clinical practice …

Background—Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication of cardiac
surgery and has been associated with increased incidence of other complications and …

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 …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery that
increases patient morbidity, length of stay, and hospital costs. A substantial body of evidence …

Abstract Purpose of Review An overview of recent literature regarding pathophysiology, risk
factors, prophylaxis, and treatment of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in post-cardiac surgical …

Background Atrial fibrillation is a common post‐operative complication of cardiac surgery
and is associated with an increased risk of post‐operative stroke, increased length of …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation is a common complication after open heart surgery; it
increases morbidity, hospital stay, and costs. In an analysis of 8 large cardiac surgery trials …

Atrial fibrillation is a common problem following cardiac surgery. Atrial fibrillation occurs in
30% to 50% patients during postoperative period. Postoperative atrial fibrillation often …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently occurs after cardiac surgical procedures,
and β-blockers, sotalol, and amiodarone may reduce the frequency of AF after open heart …

Methods Taskforce members reviewed all identifiable published reports related to the
prophylaxis and management of AF after GTS as well as selected reports related to medical …