Atrial fibrillation post cardiac surgery: incidence, predisposing factors and prognostic implications

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: atrial fibrillation [AF] is the most common arrhythmia occurring post cardiac surgery and is associated with significant morbidity, increased overall hospital stay and cost. Anecdotal observations suggest very low incidence in Pakistani patients undergoing cardiac surgery particularly coronary artery bypass graft surgery [CABG]. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence, morbidity and mortality of post cardiac surgery AF