Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common type of secondary atrial fibrillation
(AF) and despite progress in prevention and treatment, remains an important clinical …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) complicates 20–40% of cardiac surgical procedures
and 10–20% of non-cardiac thoracic operations. Typical features include onset at 2–4 days …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. In April
2013, an extensive evidence review was conducted, which included a literature review …

Background and Purpose—Although believed to be transient and self-limiting, new-onset
perioperative/postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) might be a risk factor for stroke and …

Background and Purpose: This scientific statement provides an interprofessional,
comprehensive review of evidence and recommendations for indications, duration, and …

Acute atrial fibrillation is defined as atrial fibrillation detected in the setting of acute care or
acute illness; atrial fibrillation may be detected or managed for the first time during acute …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been found to occur with an increased frequency in patients with
malignancies, particularly in those undergoing cancer surgery. The occurrence of AF in …

Importance Clinically apparent atrial fibrillation increases the risk of ischemic stroke. In
contrast, perioperative atrial fibrillation may be viewed as a transient response to …

PREAMBLE Our mission was to develop evidence-based guidelines for the prevention and
treatment of perioperative/postoperative atrial fibrillation and flutter (POAF) for thoracic …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common perioperative cardiac arrhythmia.
A major risk factor for POAF is advanced age, both in non‐cardiac and cardiac surgery …