Open AccessControversies in postoperative atrial fibrillation after noncardiothoracic surgery: clinical and research implications
Author(s) -
Vallurupalli Srikanth,
Shanbhag Anusha,
Mehta Jawahar L.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.263
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-8737
pISSN - 0160-9289
DOI - 10.1002/clc.22652
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , stroke (engine) , cardiothoracic surgery , management of atrial fibrillation , cardiac surgery , cardiology , intensive care medicine , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
Post operative atrial fibrillation after non‐cardiothoracic surgery is an increasingly common problem. There is little high quality data to guide clinicians in risk prediction as well as short term and long term management. There appears to be a significant risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation and stroke but effective screening strategies have not been tested. In this commentary, we delineate various controversies in the management of post operative atrial fibrillation and briefly review the available evidence. Prospective studies in this clinically important area of cardiology should be encouraged.