Effects of postoperative atrial fibrillation on cardiac surgery outcomes in Vietnam: a prospective multicenter study.

Background: This study was designed to assess the impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) on short- and long-term outcomes after cardiac surgery.

Methods: We prospectively assessed POAF concerning outcomes in 379 adult patients who had undergone cardiac surgery in two heart surgery centers with a follow-up period of one year for every patient. The effects of POAF on postoperative events were evaluated using Logistic regression, Cox regression (adjusted for propensity score), and Kaplan-Meier analysis.

Predicting atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery using a simplified risk index.

Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and can lead to increased risk of postoperative adverse events. However, atrial fibrillation and postoperative adverse events are preventable. In this study, a risk index was developed to predict atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.

2020 Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Consensus Recommendations on the Use of P2Y Receptor Antagonists in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The unique characteristics of patients with acute coronary syndrome in the Asia-Pacific region mean that international guidelines on the use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) cannot be routinely applied to these populations. Newer generation P2Y inhibitors (i.e.

The role of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide in prognostic evaluation of heart failure.

Heart failure (HF) is a growing challenge in the Asia Pacific region. N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a well-established tool for diagnosis of HF; however, it is relatively underutilized in predicting adverse outcomes in HF. Multiple studies have demonstrated the prognostic role of NT-proBNP in HF.

Effect of the Optimize Heart Failure Care Program on clinical and patient outcomes - The pilot implementation in Vietnam.

Background: The Ho-Chi-Minh-city Heart Institute in Vietnam took part in the Optimize Heart Failure (OHF) Care Program, designed to improve outcomes following heart failure (HF) hospitalization by increasing patient awareness and optimizing HF treatment.

Methods: HF patients hospitalized with left ventricular ejection-fraction (LVEF) <50% were included. Patients received guideline-recommended HF treatment and education.

Current practices of Asia-Pacific cardiologists in the utilization of bioresorbable scaffolds.

Background & Aims: Although Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds (A-BVS) are routinely used in the Asia-Pacific, there is little information on patient selection or deployment technique here. This document investigates the experiences of leading interventional cardiologists from the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on patient characteristics, deployment techniques and management.

Methods And Results: A detailed questionnaire was distributed to 28 highly-experienced interventional cardiologists ('Authors') from 13 Asia-Pacific countries.