Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is common after cardiac surgery, with reported rates
ranging from 10% to 50%. The mechanism of POAF has recently been elucidated through …

Background Perioperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery has been
associated with an increased risk of stroke in some studies. However, the exact magnitude …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common type of secondary atrial fibrillation
(AF) and despite progress in prevention and treatment, remains an important clinical …

Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a frequent occurrence after
noncardiac surgery. It remains unclear whether POAF is associated with an increased risk of …

Background Perioperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery has been
associated with an increased risk of stroke. However, many previous studies have not …

Background and Purpose—Although believed to be transient and self-limiting, new-onset
perioperative/postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) might be a risk factor for stroke and …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) affects up to 50% of patients undergoing cardiac
surgery. It remains unclear to what extent POAF increases the stroke risk and whether …

Background New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in non-cardiac postoperative setting is common
and is associated with a high risk of in-hospital mortality and morbidity. The long-term risks …

Objective To analyze (1) associations between postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after
CABG and long-term cardiovascular outcome,(2) whether associations were influenced by …

Surgeons seemingly view postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) as a self-limited nuisance
that frightens patients. Numerous articles are published yearly on the predictors and …