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Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:539-549
© 1993 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons


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Hazards of postoperative atrial arrhythmias

Lawrence L. Creswell, MD, Richard B. Schuessler, PhD, Michael Rosenbloom, MD*, James L. Cox, MD

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Barnes Hospital, Washington University School of Mediane, St. Louis, Missouri USA

Accepted for publication January 26, 1993.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Rosenbloom, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 3105 Queeny Tower, Barnes Hospital, One Barnes Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Between January 1, 1986, and December 31, 1991, 4,507 adult patients underwent cardiac surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Of these patients, 3,983 patients who did not undergo operation for supraventricular tachycardia and who were in normal sinus rhythm preoperatively form the study group for the present study. Postoperatively, all patients were monitored continuously for the development of arrhythmias until the time of hospital discharge. The incidence of atrial arrhythmias requiring treatment for the most commonly performed operative procedures were as follows: coronary artery bypass grafting, 31.9%; coronary artery bypass grafting and mitral valve replacement, 63.6%; coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic valve replacement, 48.8%; and heart transplantation, 11.1%. For all patients considered collectively, the risk factors associated with an increased incidence of postoperative atrial arrhythmias (p < 0.05 by multivariate logistic regression) included increasing patient age, ptcoperative use of digoxin, history of rheumatic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and increasing aortic crossclamp time. Postoperative atrial fibrillation was associated with an increased incidence of postoperative stroke (3.3% versus 1.4%; p < 0.0005), increased length of hospitalization in the intensive care unit (5.7 versus 3.4 days; p = 0.0001) and postoperative nursing ward (10.9 versus 7.5 days; p = 0.0001), increased incidence of postoperative ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation (9.2% versus 4.0%; p < 0.0005), and an increased need for placement of a permanent pacemaker (3.7% versus 1.6%; p < 0.0005). These data provide a basis for targeting specific patient subgroups for prospective, randomized trials of therapeutic modalities designed to decrease the incidence of postoperative atrial arrhythmias.




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K. L. Lentine, M. A. Schnitzler, K. C. Abbott, L. Li, H. Xiao, T. E. Burroughs, S. K. Takemoto, L. M. Willoughby, J. A. Gavard, and D. C. Brennan
Incidence, Predictors, and Associated Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation after Kidney Transplantation
Clin. J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., March 1, 2006; 1(2): 288 - 296.
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Crit Care NurseHome page
L. Brantman and J. Howie
Use of Amiodarone to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
Crit. Care Nurse, February 1, 2006; 26(1): 48 - 58.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
P. Lukac, V. E. Hjortdal, A. K. Pedersen, P. T. Mortensen, H. K. Jensen, and P. S. Hansen
Atrial Incision Affects the Incidence of Atrial Tachycardia After Mitral Valve Surgery
Ann. Thorac. Surg., February 1, 2006; 81(2): 509 - 513.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
K. Matsuura, H. Ogino, H. Matsuda, K. Minatoya, H. Sasaki, A. Kada, T. Yagihara, and S. Kitamura
Prediction and Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation After Aortic Arch Repair
Ann. Thorac. Surg., February 1, 2006; 81(2): 514 - 518.
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L. B. Mitchell, D. V. Exner, D. G. Wyse, C. J. Connolly, G. D. Prystai, A. J. Bayes, W. T. Kidd, T. Kieser, J. J. Burgess, A. Ferland, et al.
Prophylactic Oral Amiodarone for the Prevention of Arrhythmias That Begin Early After Revascularization, Valve Replacement, or Repair: PAPABEAR: A Randomized Controlled Trial
JAMA, December 28, 2005; 294(24): 3093 - 3100.
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ChestHome page
L. L. Creswell, J. C. Alexander Jr., T. B. Ferguson Jr., A. Lisbon, and L. A. Fleisher
Intraoperative Interventions: American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
Chest, August 1, 2005; 128(2_suppl): 28S - 35S.
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ChestHome page
E. A. Martinez, E. B. Bass, and P. Zimetbaum
Pharmacologic Control of Rhythm: American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
Chest, August 1, 2005; 128(2_suppl): 48S - 55S.
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ChestHome page
E. A. Martinez, A. E. Epstein, and E. B. Bass
Pharmacologic Control of Ventricular Rate: American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
Chest, August 1, 2005; 128(2_suppl): 56S - 60S.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.Home page
K. Prasongsukarn, J. G. Abel, W.R. E. Jamieson, A. Cheung, J. A. Russell, K. R. Walley, and S. V. Lichtenstein
The effects of steroids on the occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: A prospective randomized trial
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., July 1, 2005; 130(1): 93 - 98.
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Am J Health Syst PharmHome page
E. L. Gillespie, K. A. Gryskiewicz, C. M. White, J. Kluger, C. Humphrey, S. Horowitz, and C. I. Coleman
Effect of aprotinin on the frequency of postoperative atrial fibrillation or flutter
Am. J. Health Syst. Pharm., July 1, 2005; 62(13): 1370 - 1374.
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CirculationHome page
Y. Ishii, R. B. Schuessler, S. L. Gaynor, K. Yamada, A. S. Fu, J. P. Boineau, and R. J. Damiano Jr
Inflammation of Atrium After Cardiac Surgery Is Associated With Inhomogeneity of Atrial Conduction and Atrial Fibrillation
Circulation, June 7, 2005; 111(22): 2881 - 2888.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
K. Ak, S. Akgun, T. Tecimer, C. S. Isbir, A. Civelek, A. Tekeli, S. Arsan, and A. Cobanoglu
Determination of Histopathologic Risk Factors for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery
Ann. Thorac. Surg., June 1, 2005; 79(6): 1970 - 1975.
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HeartHome page
S Miller, E Crystal, M Garfinkle, C Lau, I Lashevsky, and S J Connolly
Effects of magnesium on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis
Heart, May 1, 2005; 91(5): 618 - 623.
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SEMIN CARDIOTHORAC VASC ANESTHHome page
R. Kailasam, C. A. Palin, and C. W. Hogue Jr
Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach to Prevention
Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 1, 2005; 9(1): 77 - 85.
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G. Djaiani, L. Fedorko, and W. S. Beattie
Regional Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery: A Friend or A Foe?
Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 1, 2005; 9(1): 87 - 104.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
N. Hayashida, T. Shojima, Y. Yokokura, H. Hori, K. Yoshikawa, H. Tomoeda, and S. Aoyagi
P-Wave Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram for Predicting Atrial Arrhythmia After Cardiac Surgery
Ann. Thorac. Surg., March 1, 2005; 79(3): 859 - 864.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
K. Mandal, E. Torsney, J. Poloniecki, A. J. Camm, Q. Xu, and M. Jahangiri
Association of High Intracellular, But Not Serum, Heat Shock Protein 70 With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Ann. Thorac. Surg., March 1, 2005; 79(3): 865 - 871.
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J. Alex and L. Guvendik
Evaluation of Ventral Cardiac Denervation As a Prophylaxis Against Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Ann. Thorac. Surg., February 1, 2005; 79(2): 517 - 520.
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R. J. DiDomenico and M. G. Massad
Pharmacologic Strategies for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Open Heart Surgery
Ann. Thorac. Surg., February 1, 2005; 79(2): 728 - 740.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.Home page
U. Izhar, N. Ad, E. Rudis, E. Milgalter, A. Korach, N. Viola, E. Levi, G. Asraff, G. Merin, and A. Elami
When should we discontinue antiarrhythmic therapy for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting? A prospective randomized study
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., February 1, 2005; 129(2): 401 - 406.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.Home page
N. Ad, A. Schneider, I. Khaliulin, J. B. Borman, and H. Schwalb
Impaired mitochondrial response to simulated ischemic injury as a predictor of the development of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: In vitro study in human myocardium
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., January 1, 2005; 129(1): 41 - 45.
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EuropaceHome page
T. Hakala, A. J.M. Valtola, A. K. Turpeinen, A. E. Hedman, R. E.U. Vuorenniemi, J. M. Karjalainen, I. S. Vajanto, J. Kouri, P. A. Jaakkola, and J. E.K. Hartikainen
Right atrial overdrive pacing does not prevent atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery
Europace, January 1, 2005; 7(2): 170 - 174.
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CirculationHome page
B. J. Drew, R. M. Califf, M. Funk, E. S. Kaufman, M. W. Krucoff, M. M. Laks, P. W. Macfarlane, C. Sommargren, S. Swiryn, and G. F. Van Hare
Practice Standards for Electrocardiographic Monitoring in Hospital Settings: An American Heart Association Scientific Statement From the Councils on Cardiovascular Nursing, Clinical Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease in the Young: Endorsed by the International Society of Computerized Electrocardiology and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Circulation, October 26, 2004; 110(17): 2721 - 2746.
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S. J. Kernis, V. T. Nkomo, D. Messika-Zeitoun, B. J. Gersh, T. M. Sundt III, K. V. Ballman, C. G. Scott, H. V. Schaff, and M. Enriquez-Sarano
Atrial Fibrillation After Surgical Correction of Mitral Regurgitation in Sinus Rhythm: Incidence, Outcome, and Determinants
Circulation, October 19, 2004; 110(16): 2320 - 2325.
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J. M. Leung, W. H. Bellows, and N. B. Schiller
Impairment of left atrial function predicts post-operative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Eur. Heart J., October 2, 2004; 25(20): 1836 - 1844.
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J Am Coll CardiolHome page
D. Amar, W. Shi, C. W. Hogue Jr, H. Zhang, R. S. Passman, B. Thomas, P. B. Bach, R. Damiano, and H. T. Thaler
Clinical prediction rule for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., September 15, 2004; 44(6): 1248 - 1253.
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CirculationHome page
Y. Ishii, M. J. Gleva, M. C. Gamache, R. B. Schuessler, J. P. Boineau, M. S. Bailey, and R. J. Damiano Jr
Atrial Tachyarrhythmias After the Maze Procedure: Incidence and Prognosis
Circulation, September 14, 2004; 110(11_suppl_1): II-164 - II-168.
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C. A. Palin, R. Kailasam, and C. W. Hogue Jr
Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: Pathophysiology and Treatment
Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, September 1, 2004; 8(3): 175 - 183.
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Interact CardioVasc Thorac SurgHome page
J. Dunning, D. V. Nagarajan, M. Amanullah, and S. M. Nouraei
What is the optimal anticoagulation management of patients post-cardiac surgery who go into atrial fibrillation?
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg, September 1, 2004; 3(3): 503 - 509.
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ChestHome page
D. E. Singer, G. W. Albers, J. E. Dalen, A. S. Go, J. L. Halperin, and W. J. Manning
Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation: The Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy
Chest, September 1, 2004; 126(3_suppl): 429S - 456S.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
D. Zimpfer, M. Czerny, F. Vogt, P. Schuch, L. Kramer, E. Wolner, and M. Grimm
Neurocognitive deficit following coronary artery bypass grafting: a prospective study of surgical patients and nonsurgical controls
Ann. Thorac. Surg., August 1, 2004; 78(2): 513 - 518.
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T. D. Nielsen, T. Bahnson, R. D. Davis, and S. M. Palmer
Atrial Fibrillation After Pulmonary Transplant
Chest, August 1, 2004; 126(2): 496 - 500.
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CirculationHome page
O. M. Wazni, D. O. Martin, N. F. Marrouche, A. A. Latif, K. Ziada, M. Shaaraoui, S. Almahameed, R. A. Schweikert, W. I. Saliba, A. M. Gillinov, et al.
Plasma B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels Predict Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Circulation, July 13, 2004; 110(2): 124 - 127.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
J. A. Yeung-Lai-Wah, A. Qi, E. McNeill, J. G. Abel, S. Tung, K. H. Humphries, and C. R. Kerr
New-onset sustained ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation early after cardiac operations
Ann. Thorac. Surg., June 1, 2004; 77(6): 2083 - 2088.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
J. Lahtinen, F. Biancari, E. Salmela, M. Mosorin, J. Satta, P. Rainio, J. Rimpilainen, M. Lepojarvi, and T. Juvonen
Postoperative atrial fibrillation is a major cause of stroke after on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
Ann. Thorac. Surg., April 1, 2004; 77(4): 1241 - 1244.
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