cardiac surgerypreventionAtrial fibrillation (afib) remains the most common complication following cardiac surgery and is associated with increased mortality and resource utilization. As increasing number of patients with multiple comorbidities undergo cardiac surgery, and, given the overall burden of afib ...
“In addition, very little is known about patients who have little to no AF during hospitalization after cardiac surgery, and they are often sent home with no treatment,” Verma continued. “Therefore, the question of whether the risk of POAF extends after hospitalization remain...
Patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary bypass surgery are at less risk of thromboembolic events, death, and AF hospitalization than those with primary, nonvalvular AF (NVAF), suggests a new cohort study. Indeed, thromboembolic risk after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)...
Presence of AFIB in post-operative cardiac patients results in complications such as stroke, ventricular arrhythmias, and the requirement for a permanent post-surgery pacemaker. The effect of AFIB in these cases not only deteriorates the health condition of the patient but also results in increased...
An atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) is a life-threatening complication that can occur following left atrial ablation therapy, which is used to treat refractory atrial fibrillation (Afib). AEF, if left untreated, can lead to serious neurological complications such as pneumoce...
= pulmonary embolism, GIRT = gastrointestinal recovery time, CKD = chronic kidney disease, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CHF = congestive heart failure, Afib = atrial fibrillation and AAA = abdominal aortic aneurysm; Table S2: Characteristics of patients undergoing ortopaedic surgery....
= pulmonary embolism, GIRT = gastrointestinal recovery time, CKD = chronic kidney disease, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CHF = congestive heart failure, Afib = atrial fibrillation and AAA = abdominal aortic aneurysm; Table S2: Characteristics of patients undergoing ortopaedic surgery....