ReviewFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2023
Exploring postoperative atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery: mechanisms, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence and risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation following pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Intraoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review of Risk Factors and Management Strategies.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Review
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- The association between blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with atrial fibrillation.European journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation in trauma patients admitted to the ICU.European journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Electrocardiography for Preoperatively Detecting Atrial Fibrillation and Mortality Risk in Patients with Sinus Rhythm.International journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Preoperative hemoglobin level and risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation and flutter after total joint arthroplasty: a retrospective analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk of atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery? Insights from translational and clinical research.Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2025Review
- Artificial Intelligence-Based Electrocardiogram Model as a Predictor of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardiac Surgery: Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Development and internal validation of a nomogram to predict postoperative atrial fibrillation in elderly patients with lung cancer.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Postoperative atrial fibrillation in emergent non-cardiac surgery: Risk factors and outcomes from a ten-year intensive-care unit retrospective study.World journal of critical care medicine · 2025Article
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- Postoperative arrhythmias in geriatric lung cancer patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery: an exploration of prevalence and influencing factors.Perioperative medicine (London, England) · 2025Article
- Perioperative Ketamine Exposure and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Risk After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Study.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Article
- Epidemiology, risk factors and mechanism of breast cancer and atrial fibrillation.Cardio-oncology (London, England) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) stands as the most prevalent persistent arrhythmia and a common complication after surgical procedures. Although the majority of non-cardiac surgery patients experience postoperative AF (POAF) and the condition is typically self-limited and asymptomatic, its detrimental impact on patient outcomes, prolonged hospitalization, and heightened risk of stroke and overall mortality has become increasingly evident. Of significant concern, POAF emerges as a noteworthy risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, and mortality in comparison to patients with non-surgical atrial fibrillation. Multiple studies have corroborated the association between POAF and an elevated risk of stroke and mortality. The development of postoperative atrial fibrillation is multifactorial, with the inflammatory response being a primary contributor; additionally, factors such as hypovolemia, intraoperative hypotension, anemia, trauma, and pain can trigger POAF. Risk factors for POAF in non-cardiac surgery primarily relate to age, hypertension, obesity, prior cardiac disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and male sex. Prophylactic treatment with β-blockers, amiodarone, or magnesium has demonstrated efficacy, but further trials are warranted, especially in high-risk populations. This review provides an account of the incidence rate, pathophysiology, and prognosis of atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery, elucidates the underlying mechanisms of its occurrence, and explores various preventive strategies investigated in this domain.
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