ReviewJournal of the Saudi Heart Association2018
Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Prevention and management: The Australasian experience.
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- Posterior Pericardiotomy and Its Impact on Cardiac Tamponade and Pericardial Effusion after Cardiac Surgery.Annals of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia · 2025Trial
- Preventing atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a single-institution cohort study after implementation of a standardized preventative protocol.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Perioperative Beta-Blockers and Factors Associated with Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery: A Single Center Experience.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2023Article
- Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Reduced by Intraoperative and Postoperative Cell Saver System in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation · 2022Article
- Impact of Ageing on Hepatic Malignancy Resection: Is Age Really a Risk Factor for Mortality?World journal of surgery · 2021Article
- Adverse reactions of Amiodarone.Journal of geriatric cardiology : JGC · 2019Review
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Abstract
backgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery is a major health problem that is associated with a significant financial burden. This paper aims to highlight this problem and review the current guidelines in the prevention and management of AF after cardiac surgery, providing our experience in the Australasian centers.
methodsWe conducted a literature review using mainly PubMed to compare the current practice with the available evidence. EMBASE and Cochrane library were also searched. We concurrently developed an online questionnaire to collect data from other Australasian centers regarding their approach to this problem.
resultsWe identified 194 studies that were considered relevant to our research. We did not find any formal protocols published in the literature. From our Australasian experience; seven centers (58%) had a protocol for AF prophylaxis. The protocols included electrolytes replacement, use of amiodarone and/or β-blockers. Other strategies were occasionally used but were not part of a structured protocol.
conclusionThe development of an integrated medical and surgical protocol for the prophylaxis of AF after cardiac surgery is an important aspect for the care of postoperative cardiac patients. Considerations of prophylactic strategies other than those routinely used should be included in the protocol. This area should receive considerable attention in order to reduce the postoperative complications and health costs.
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