Acute atrial fibrillation is defined as atrial fibrillation detected in the setting of acute care or
acute illness; atrial fibrillation may be detected or managed for the first time during acute …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a commonly encountered arrhythmia in clinical practice, and is a
wellrecognized complication of cardiac surgery. The occurrence of postoperative AF (POAF) …

Background Atrial fibrillation is the most common complication after cardiac surgery and is
associated with extended in-hospital stay and increased adverse outcomes, including death …

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 …

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 …

Background Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is common after cardiac surgery and
linked to poorer short-term and long-term outcomes; however, conflicting evidence exists on …

Background This study was conducted to identify preoperative predictors of postoperative
atrial fibrillation (POAF) after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) by using a …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects more than 33 million individuals worldwide and
increases risks of stroke, heart failure, and death. The CHARGE-AF risk score was …

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and is
associated with increased cost, morbidity, and mortality. 1–3 Minimally invasive surgical …

Methods: We conducted a single-center cohort study, performing a retrospective analysis of
prospectively collected data. The study included consecutive patients undergoing cardiac …