Incidence, severity and perioperative risk factors for atrial fibrillation following pulmonary resection.

Objectives: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (PAF) occurs commonly following pulmonary resection. Our aims were to quantify the incidence and severity of PAF using the Thoracic Morbidity & Mortality classification system, and identify risk factors for PAF.

Methods: All consecutive patients undergoing pulmonary resection at a single centre (January 2008 - April 2010) were enrolled.