Incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients discharged in sinus rhythm after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 504 - 511
• Main Authors: Lowres, Nicole, Mulcahy, Georgina, Jin, Kai, Gallagher, Robyn, Neubeck, Lis, Freedman, Ben
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 01.03.2018
• Subjects: Postoperative; Screening; Recurrence; Atrial fibrillation; Electrocardiogram

Abstract Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with increased stroke risk and mortality post-discharge. POAF is often considered transient; however, recurrence is likely under-recognized as symptoms are an unreliable guide. Surveillance post-discharge may identify asymptomatic POAF...