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Interatrial block is an independent risk factor for new-onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
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- Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung cancer surgery: a machine-learning-based study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Neural network-based prediction of atrial fibrillation at discharge following cardiac surgery.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the association between interatrial conduction block and postoperative atrial fibrillation, which can precipitate acute cardiopulmonary instability and is associated with subsequent heart failure, stroke, and mortality following cardiac surgery. Methods: Perioperative 12-channel electrocardiograms from 3405 patients undergoing myocardial revascularization, valve surgery, aortic surgery, or combinations thereof, were considered. Clinical and electrographic parameters were compared between patients with and without atrial fibrillation, and significant variables were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Among 2108 analyzed patients, 764 (36.2%) developed atrial fibrillation. Preoperative interatrial block was a strong independent risk factor (3.18; 95% CI, 2.55, 3.96; Conclusions: Perioperative electrocardiogram-derived parameters, especially interatrial block, are associated with postoperative atrial fibrillation. Further research is needed to clarify the link between conduction abnormalities and postoperative atrial fibrillation, enabling targeted prophylactic therapies for high-risk patients.
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