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Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1061-1062
© 2006 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Original article: General thoracic

Invited commentary

J. Michael Duncan, MD

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, PO Box 20345, Houston, TX 77225

(Email: mduncan@heart.thi.tmc.edu).

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common arrhythmia after cardiac and major noncardiac thoracic surgery. Postoperative AF is associated with a greater risk of stroke, longer hospitalization, and increased costs. Therefore, preventing postoperative AF would be a significant benefit to patients.

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