ArticleJACC. Clinical electrophysiology2022
Outcome of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.
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- Prediction Models for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Prolonged Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Predicts Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2026Observational
- Relationship Between Atrial Dysfunction and Atrial Arrhythmias in Adults With Fontan Palliation: Role of Atrial Strain Imaging.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2025Article
- Current Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation Prevention and Management: Taming the Commonest Cardiac Arrhythmia.Current vascular pharmacology · 2025Review
- Incidence, Correlates, and Prognostic Implications of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Adults With Repaired Coarctation of Aorta.CJC pediatric and congenital heart disease · 2024Article
- Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Review.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Differences in Right Heart Function After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Versus Tetralogy of Fallot.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPostoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is one of the most common complications after cardiac surgery. POAF is associated with a longer hospital stay, higher healthcare resource utilization, and higher risk of morbidity and mortality. As a result, the American and European guidelines recommend the use of beta-blockers and amiodarone for the prevention of POAF, and in turn, avoid the complications associated with POAF.
objectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the incidence, risk factors, and prognostic implications of new-onset POAF after cardiac surgery in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD).
methodsA retrospective study was conducted among adults with CHD who underwent cardiac surgery (2003-2019). POAF and late-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) were defined as AF occurring within and after 30 days postoperatively, respectively.
resultsOf 1,598 patients (mean age 39 ± 13 years, 51% men), 335 (21%) developed POAF. Risk factors associated with POAF were older age, hypertension, left atrial (LA) reservoir strain and right atrial (RA) dysfunction, and nonsystemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation. Of 1,291 patients (81%) with follow-up ≥12 months, the annual incidence of late-onset AF was 1.5% and was higher in patients with POAF compared with those without POAF (5.9% vs 0.4%; P < 0.001). Risk factors associated with late-onset AF were POAF, older age, severe CHD, and LA and RA dysfunction. Of the 1,291 patients, 63 (5%) died during follow-up, and the risk factors associated with all-cause mortality were older age, severe CHD, hypertension, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and LA and RA dysfunction. POAF was not associated with all-cause mortality.
conclusionsPOAF was common in adults with CHD and was associated with late-onset AF but not all-cause mortality. Atrial dysfunction was independently associated with POAF, late-onset AF, and all-cause mortality. These risk factors can be used to identify patients at risk for POAF and provide a foundation for prospective studies assessing the efficacy of prophylactic therapies in this population.
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