Why there is atrial fibrillation after cardiac operations?

Czech version

Authors: M. Jakubová ¹; Ľ. Družbacká ²; B. Stančák ²; P. Mitro ²; F. Sabol ³; A. Hermely ¹; P. Olexa ²; P. Török
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika anestéziológie a intenzívnej medicíny VÚSCH, a. s., Košice, Slovenská republika, prednosta doc. MU Dr. Pavol Török, CSc. ¹; Klinika kardiológie VÚSCH, a. s., Košice, Slovenská republika, prednosta doc. MU Dr. Branislav Stančák, CSc. ²; Klinika srdcovej chirurgie VÚSCH, a. s., Košice, Slovenská republika, prednosta prim. MU Dr. František Sabol, PhD. ³
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2011; 57(1): 92-96
Category: Reviews

Overview

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmias after cardiac operations. Its incidence ranges from 10– 65 %. Often there is a patient discomfort, prolongs hospitalization, increases costs of operation and may be permanent or recurrent course. The cause of postoperative AF is multifactorial. The prevention of non‑pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. The conventional treatment strategies include monitoring ventricular rate, restoration of sinus rhythm and prevention of thromboembolic events. The development of effective therapies designed to decrease the high incidence of postoperative AF may be important in the future.

Key words:
atrial fibrillation – cardiac surgery – symptoms – treatment

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