@article{8188a631befc4fb587061f01c37d690d,
title = "Concomitant atrial fibrillation surgery for people undergoing cardiac surgery",
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.",
author = "Huffman, {Mark D.} and Malaisrie, {S. Chris} and Karmali, {Kunal N.}",
note = "Funding Information: 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. Publisher Copyright: Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.",
year = "2017",
month = mar,
doi = "10.1001/jamacardio.2016.5404",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "2",
pages = "334--335",
journal = "JAMA Cardiology",
issn = "2380-6583",
publisher = "American Medical Association",
number = "3",
}