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Open Access Mini Review

Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Understanding Causes and Risks

Marcel de Paula Pereira1* and Matheus de Paula Pereira2

1Heart Institute, University of São Paulo, Brazil

2Universidade de Franca, Brazil

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Received Date: December 04, 2019;  Published Date: December 09, 2019

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication after surgery. It is reported to occur in 25-40% of patients who undergo cardiac surgery [1] and it is less common in non-cardiac surgery. Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) increases the risk of stroke, hospitalization, morbidity and mortality in 30 days. In this article, we review the mechanism, risk factors, prophylactic medications, complications after POAF and management.

Keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Postoperative atrial fibrillation; Cardiac surgery; Non-cardiac surgery

Abbreviations: AF: Atrial Fibrillation; POAF: Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation; CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass

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  • Marcel de Paula Pereira, Matheus de Paula Pereira. Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Understanding Causes and Risks. On J Cardio Res & Rep. 3(2): 2019. OJCRR.MS.ID.000560.

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