Open AccessCirculating Circles Predict Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Author(s) -
Reckman Yolan J.,
Creemers Esther E.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.008261
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , cardiology
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), with reported incidences between 15% and 50%. Postoperative AF (PoAF) is associated with prolonged hospital stay, hemodynamic instability, increased risk of stroke, and increased mortality.[1][1] To