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Cardioplegic arrest does not increase the risk of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery

Author(s) -

Terhi K. Hakala

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2003.12.016

Subject(s) - medicine , cardiopulmonary bypass , cardiology , atrial fibrillation , ventricle , artery , myocardial infarction , ejection fraction , anesthesia , coronary artery bypass surgery , ventricular fibrillation , off pump coronary artery bypass , bypass grafting , heart failure

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It is a considerable source of morbidity, prolongs hospital stay and increases costs of treatment. Atrial cannulation, cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest have been suggested to play a role in the development of AF after CABG. The aim of this case-control study was to evaluate the role of cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest in the development of postoperative AF.

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