Arrhythmias are common and contribute substantially to cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. The underlying pathophysiology of arrhythmias is complex and remains …

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 …

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in prevalence and is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. The optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for AF are …

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 …

Background: The long-term risk of thromboembolism in patients developing new-onset post-
operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following noncardiac surgery is unknown, and data on …

Objectives Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) following coronary artery bypass graft surgery
(CABG) is significantly associated with reduced survival, but poor characterisation and …

Cardiac complications are common after non‐cardiac surgery. Peri‐operative myocardial
infarction occurs in 3% of patients undergoing major surgery. Recently, however, our …

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

The importance of magnesium (Mg2+), a micronutrient implicated in maintaining and
establishing a normal heart rhythm, is still controversial. It is known that magnesium is the …

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 …