Outcome of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is one of the most common complications after cardiac surgery. POAF is associated with a longer hospital stay, higher healthcare resource utilization, and higher risk of morbidity and mortality. As a result, the American and European guidelines recommend the use of beta-blockers and amiodarone for the prevention of POAF, and in turn, avoid the complications associated with POAF.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence, risk factors, and prognostic implications of new-onset POAF after cardiac surgery in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD).

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted among adults with CHD who underwent cardiac surgery (2003-2019). POAF and late-onset atrial fibrillati

SUBMITTER: Egbe AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9991111 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature