Atrial fibrillation post cardiac bypass surgery

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation occurs in 5-40% patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Atrial fibrillation increases mortality and morbidity in the post-operative period. We sought to conduct a comprehensive review of literature focusing on pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention and treatment of post coronary artery bypass graft atrial fibrillation.

Keywords

• af
• af post cabg
• atrial fibrillation post open heart
• cabg