Occurrence of recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation in the immediate postoperative period of myocardial revascularization surgery. Although common, a devalued complication
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
; 66(11): 1473-1475, Nov. 2020.
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, with a prevalence between 15-40% after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Several strategies have been tested for the prevention and management of AF postoperatively. Previous studies and analysis of records have shown higher rates of hospitalization and clinical outcomes associated with this entity, including increased mortality in the short- and long-term. This perspective reviews the topic, and offers recommendations for the management of this arrhythmia in the postoperative period of CABG, with a special focus on anticoagulation strategies.
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LILACS
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Fibrilação Atrial
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article