BACKGROUND: New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (PAF) continues to be among the
most common complications after cardiac surgery, leading to significant morbidity and cost …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia associated with coronary
artery surgery and is an important factor contributing to postoperative morbidity and …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication of cardiac surgery that
occurs in up to 60% of patients. POAF is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a major complication after cardiac surgery which
can lead to high rates of morbidity and mortality, an enhanced length of hospital stay, and an …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (PoAF), a common complication of cardiac surgery,
contributes significantly to morbidity, mortality, and increasing healthcare costs. Despite …

Objectives: Our goal was to evaluate the role of myocardial nicotinamide adenine
dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase activity and plasma markers of oxidative stress in …

BACKGROUND: Post-operative atrial fibrillation occurs in 30% of patients after on-pump
heart surgery and is associated to elevated inflammatory markers. We have evaluated if the …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality after
cardiac surgery. The pathogenesis of AF appears to be multifactorial but little is known about …

Background Mitochondria are the major site of cellular oxidation. Metabolism and oxidative
stress have been implicated as possible mechanisms for postoperative atrial fibrillation …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common, expensive and potentially morbid
complication following cardiac surgery. POAF occurs in around 35% of cardiac surgery …