Background. We investigated the effects of preoperative administration of beta-blockers on
the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiothoracic surgery and the resulting morbidity …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary artery bypass graft surgery constitutes the
most common sustained arrhythmia and results in many complications. The purpose of this …

Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs in up to 50% of cardiac surgery
patients and represents the most common postoperative arrhythmic complication. The …

Atrial fibrillation is a common problem in the postoperative period following open-heart
surgery. The pathogenesis of postoperative atrial fibrillation is likely to be multifactorial …

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

Perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac
surgery. Its development is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality, for …

Background: Postoperative (postop) atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs more frequently than any
other complication after cardiac surgery there is no consensus on a preventive strategy …

New onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in the postoperative period is a frequent complication after
heart surgery, occurring in 10% to 60% of patients [1–12]. It is associated with increased …

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 the most frequent complication after coronary artery bypass surgery,
occurring in up to 40% of patients (1). It is even more common in those undergoing valvular …