Assessment of the Risk Factors and Outcomes for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Journal: Acta Cardiologica Sinica
Published Date: Sep 1, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation is the most common complication of cardiac surgery and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recognizing patients at high risk for developing postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) may help identify those who could benefit from strategies to prevent POAF. This study was conducted to delineate outcomes and to assess risk factors for POAF among Taiwanese patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Authors

  • Yi-Ting Tsai
    Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Ching-Huang Lai
    School of Public Health;
  • Shih-Hurng Loh
    Department of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Chih-Yuan Lin
    Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center;
  • Yi-Chang Lin
    Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center;
  • Chung-Yi Lee
    Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center;
  • Hung-Yen Ke
    Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center;
  • Chien-Sung Tsai
    Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center;

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