Interventions to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in Dutch cardiothoracic centres: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common phenomenon following cardiac surgery. In this study, we assessed current preventive strategies used by Dutch cardiothoracic centres, identified common views on this matter and related these to international guidelines.

Methods

We developed an online questionnaire and sent it to all cardiothoracic surgery centres in the Netherlands. The questionnaire concerned the management of POAF and the use of pharmaceutical therapies (beta-blockers and calcium antagonists) and non-pharmaceutical methods (posterior left pericardiotomy, pericardial flushing and epicardial botulinum toxin type A injections). Usage of electrical cardioversions, anticoagulants and left atrial appendage closure were also enquired.

Results

SUBMITTER: Emiola A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951169 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature