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Atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: clinical features and preventative strategies

2008; Oxford University Press; Volume: 30; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/eurheartj/ehn609

1522-9645

Diana Kairevičiūtė, Audrius Aidietis, Gregory Y. H. Lip,

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication of cardiac surgery, with an increasing incidence. Post-operative AF results in many complications and increased healthcare resources. Despite substantial interest in the prediction and prevention of post-operative AF, as well as guidelines for the management of this common arrhythmia, there is still some uncertainty about appropriate risk stratification and management. The aim of this review article is to provide an overview of clinical predictive features for the development of AF following cardiac surgery and suitable preventive measures, using both antiarrhythmic and non-antiarrhythmic strategies.