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JTCVS Open
December 2024
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
JTCVS Tech
June 2024
Heart & Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical, School-Baystate, Springfield, Mass.
Cardiovasc Revasc Med
September 2024
Physician Executive Director of Cardiac Surgery, MedStar Health, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St. NW, Suite 6D-15G, Washington, DC 20010, United States of America. Electronic address:
JTCVS Open
April 2024
Department of Surgery, Heart & Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical, School-Baystate, Springfield, Mass.
Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a prevalent complication following cardiac surgery that is associated with increased adverse events. Several guidelines and expert consensus documents have been published addressing the prevention and management of POAF. We aimed to develop an order set to facilitate widespread implementation and adoption of evidence-based practices for POAF following cardiac surgery.
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April 2024
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital, 38 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.
Background: Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation (POAF) is the most frequent complication of cardiac surgery and is associated with reduced survival, increased rates of cognitive changes and cerebrovascular accidents, heart failure, renal dysfunction, infection, length of stay and hospital costs. Cardiac tamponade although less common, carries high morbidity and mortality. Shed mediastinal blood in the pericardial space is a major source of intrapericardial oxidative stress and inflammation that triggers POAF.
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