Abstract
CLINICAL QUESTION: Should patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation who are undergoing cardiac surgery undergo concomitant atrial fibrillation surgery? BOTTOM LINE: There is moderate-quality evidence that concomitant atrial fibrillation surgery approximately doubles the likelihood of freedom from atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or atrial tachycardia while not receiving antiarrhythmic medications at least 3 months after the procedure with a small absolute increase in needing a permanent pacemaker.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 334-335 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | JAMA cardiology |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2017 |
Funding
completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Dr Huffman receives support from the World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders program through grants from AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Bupa. Dr Malaisrie receives honoraria from Edwards, Bolton, Baxter, and Abiomed for speaking and consulting activities. No other disclosures were reported.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine