[Atrial fibrillation after surgical myocardial revascularisation].

Atrial fibrillation characterized by uncoordinated atrial activation. On the electrocardiogram is described by the replacement of consistent P waves by rapid oscillations or fibrillatory waves that vary in size and shape. The incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients under 22 years old is 2%, whereas for patients under 60 years old, the incidence is 8.