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*The [[incidence]] of [[atrial fibrillation]] after non-[[heart|cardiac]] [[surgery|surgeries]] is between 0.4% and 12%.<ref name="pmid22347631">{{cite journal| author=Chelazzi C, Villa G, De Gaudio AR| title=Postoperative atrial fibrillation. | journal=ISRN Cardiol | year= 2011 | volume= 2011 | issue=  | pages= 203179 | pmid=22347631 | doi=10.5402/2011/203179 | pmc=3262508 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22347631  }} </ref>
*The [[incidence]] of [[atrial fibrillation]] after non-[[heart|cardiac]] [[surgery|surgeries]] is between 0.4% and 12%.<ref name="pmid22347631">{{cite journal| author=Chelazzi C, Villa G, De Gaudio AR| title=Postoperative atrial fibrillation. | journal=ISRN Cardiol | year= 2011 | volume= 2011 | issue=  | pages= 203179 | pmid=22347631 | doi=10.5402/2011/203179 | pmc=3262508 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22347631  }} </ref>
*[[Atrial fibrillation]] can develop within any time after [[surgery]]. Nevertheless it's [[incidence]] is higher between second and fifth [[surgery|postoperative]] day.<ref name="pmid20575638">{{cite journal| author=Davis EM, Packard KA, Hilleman DE| title=Pharmacologic prophylaxis of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: beyond beta-blockers. | journal=Pharmacotherapy | year= 2010 | volume= 30 | issue= 7 | pages= 749, 274e-318e | pmid=20575638 | doi=10.1592/phco.30.7.749 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20575638  }} </ref>
*[[Atrial fibrillation]] can develop within any time after [[surgery]]. Nevertheless it's [[incidence]] is higher between second and fifth [[surgery|postoperative]] day.<ref name="pmid20575638">{{cite journal| author=Davis EM, Packard KA, Hilleman DE| title=Pharmacologic prophylaxis of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: beyond beta-blockers. | journal=Pharmacotherapy | year= 2010 | volume= 30 | issue= 7 | pages= 749, 274e-318e | pmid=20575638 | doi=10.1592/phco.30.7.749 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20575638  }} </ref>
*Predictors of post-[[surgery|operative]] [[AF]] include [[old age|advanced age]], history of [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] ([[COPD]]), [[valvular heart disease]], [[left atrial enlargement]], peri-[[surgery|operative]] [[heart failure]] and discontinuation of either [[beta blocker]] or [[ACEIs|ACE inhibitors]] before or after [[surgery]], and elevated [[surgery|postoperative]] adrenergic tone.<ref name="pmid15082699">Mathew JP, Fontes ML, Tudor IC, Ramsay J, Duke P, Mazer CD et al. (2004) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15082699 A multicenter risk index for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.] ''JAMA'' 291 (14):1720-9. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.291.14.1720 DOI:10.1001/jama.291.14.1720] PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/15082699 15082699]</ref> [[pericarditis]] <ref name="pmid3489405">Dixon FE, Genton E, Vacek JL, Moore CB, Landry J (1986) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3489405 Factors predisposing to supraventricular tachyarrhythmias after coronary artery bypass grafting.] ''Am J Cardiol'' 58 (6):476-8. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/3489405 3489405]</ref>
*The following are some of the known [[risk factors]] of post-[[surgery|operative]] [[AF]]:<ref name="pmid15082699">Mathew JP, Fontes ML, Tudor IC, Ramsay J, Duke P, Mazer CD et al. (2004) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15082699 A multicenter risk index for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.] ''JAMA'' 291 (14):1720-9. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.291.14.1720 DOI:10.1001/jama.291.14.1720] PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/15082699 15082699]</ref> [[pericarditis]] <ref name="pmid3489405">Dixon FE, Genton E, Vacek JL, Moore CB, Landry J (1986) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3489405 Factors predisposing to supraventricular tachyarrhythmias after coronary artery bypass grafting.] ''Am J Cardiol'' 58 (6):476-8. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/3489405 3489405]</ref><ref name="pmid8656542">{{cite journal| author=Mathew JP, Parks R, Savino JS, Friedman AS, Koch C, Mangano DT | display-authors=etal| title=Atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: predictors, outcomes, and resource utilization. MultiCenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia Research Group. | journal=JAMA | year= 1996 | volume= 276 | issue= 4 | pages= 300-6 | pmid=8656542 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8656542  }} </ref><ref name="pmid16755448">{{cite journal| author=Piechowiak M, Banach M, Ruta J, Barylski M, Rysz J, Bartczak K | display-authors=etal| title=Risk factors for atrial fibrillation in adult patients in long-term observation following surgical closure of atrial septal defect type II. | journal=Thorac Cardiovasc Surg | year= 2006 | volume= 54 | issue= 4 | pages= 259-63 | pmid=16755448 | doi=10.1055/s-2006-923955 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16755448  }} </ref>
**[[old age|Advanced age]]
**[[Male]] [[patients]]
*[[Obesity]]
**History of [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] ([[COPD]])
**[[Valvular heart disease]]
**[[Left atrial enlargement]]
**Peri-[[surgery|operative]] [[heart failure]]
**Discontinuation of either [[beta blocker]] or [[ACEIs|ACE inhibitors]] before or after [[surgery]]
**Elevated [[surgery|postoperative]] adrenergic tone
**[[Chronic renal failure]]
*Paroxysmal form of [[atrial fibrillation]] is common post-[[surgery|operatively]] and is usually self-limiting with [[sinus rhythm]] resuming by 6-8 weeks post-[[surgery]] in more than 90% of [[patients]].<ref name="pmid11270698">Kowey PR, Stebbins D, Igidbashian L, Goldman SM, Sutter FP, Rials SJ et al. (2001) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11270698 Clinical outcome of patients who develop PAF after CABG surgery.] ''Pacing Clin Electrophysiol'' 24 (2):191-3. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/11270698 11270698]</ref>  
*Paroxysmal form of [[atrial fibrillation]] is common post-[[surgery|operatively]] and is usually self-limiting with [[sinus rhythm]] resuming by 6-8 weeks post-[[surgery]] in more than 90% of [[patients]].<ref name="pmid11270698">Kowey PR, Stebbins D, Igidbashian L, Goldman SM, Sutter FP, Rials SJ et al. (2001) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11270698 Clinical outcome of patients who develop PAF after CABG surgery.] ''Pacing Clin Electrophysiol'' 24 (2):191-3. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/11270698 11270698]</ref>  
*Pre-[[treatment]] with either [[digoxin]] or [[verapamil]] has not shown to prevent [[surgery|postoperative]] [[atrial fibrillation]].<ref name="pmid1682069">Andrews TC, Reimold SC, Berlin JA, Antman EM (1991) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1682069 Prevention of supraventricular arrhythmias after coronary artery bypass surgery. A meta-analysis of randomized control trials.] ''Circulation'' 84 (5 Suppl):III236-44. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/1682069 1682069]</ref><ref name="pmid1347966">Kowey PR, Taylor JE, Rials SJ, Marinchak RA (1992) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1347966 Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of prophylactic drug therapy in preventing supraventricular arrhythmia early after coronary artery bypass grafting.] ''Am J Cardiol'' 69 (9):963-5. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/1347966 1347966]</ref><ref name="pmid10440142">Podrid PJ (1999) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10440142 Prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation: what is the best approach?] ''J Am Coll Cardiol'' 34 (2):340-2. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/10440142 10440142]</ref>  
*Pre-[[treatment]] with either [[digoxin]] or [[verapamil]] has not shown to prevent [[surgery|postoperative]] [[atrial fibrillation]].<ref name="pmid1682069">Andrews TC, Reimold SC, Berlin JA, Antman EM (1991) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1682069 Prevention of supraventricular arrhythmias after coronary artery bypass surgery. A meta-analysis of randomized control trials.] ''Circulation'' 84 (5 Suppl):III236-44. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/1682069 1682069]</ref><ref name="pmid1347966">Kowey PR, Taylor JE, Rials SJ, Marinchak RA (1992) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1347966 Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of prophylactic drug therapy in preventing supraventricular arrhythmia early after coronary artery bypass grafting.] ''Am J Cardiol'' 69 (9):963-5. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/1347966 1347966]</ref><ref name="pmid10440142">Podrid PJ (1999) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10440142 Prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation: what is the best approach?] ''J Am Coll Cardiol'' 34 (2):340-2. PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/10440142 10440142]</ref>  

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2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (DO NOT EDIT)[16]

Postoperative Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

Class I
"1. Treating patients who develop AF after cardiac surgery with a beta blocker is recommended unless contraindicated. (Level of Evidence: A)"
"2. A nondihydropyridine calcium antagonist is recommended when a beta blocker is inadequate to achieve rate control in patients with postoperative AF. (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIa
"1. Preoperative administration of amiodarone reduces the incidence of AF in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is reasonable as prophylactic therapy for patients at high risk for postoperative AF. (Level of Evidence: A)"
"2. It is reasonable to restore sinus rhythm pharmacologically with ibutilide or direct-current cardioversion in patients who develop postoperative AF, as advised for nonsurgical patients. (Level of Evidence: B)"
"3. It is reasonable to administer antiarrhythmic medications in an attempt to maintain sinus rhythm in patients with recurrent or refractory postoperative AF, as advised for other patients who develop AF. (Level of Evidence: B)"
"4. It is reasonable to administer antithrombotic medication in patients who develop postoperative AF, as advised for nonsurgical patients. (Level of Evidence: B)"
"5. It is reasonable to manage well-tolerated, new-onset postoperative AF with rate control and anticoagulation with cardioversion if AF does not revert spontaneously to sinus rhythm during follow-up. (Level of Evidence: C)"
Class IIb
"1. Prophylactic administration of sotalol may be considered for patients at risk of developing AF following cardiac surgery. (Level of Evidence: B)"
"2. Administration of colchicine may be considered for patients postoperatively to reduce AF following cardiac surgery. (Level of Evidence: B)"

2011 ACCF/AHA/HRS Focused Updates Incorporated Into the ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (DO NOT EDIT)[17][18]

Postoperative AF (DO NOT EDIT)[17][18]

Class I
"1. Unless contraindicated, treatment with an oral beta blocker to prevent postoperative AF is recommended for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (Level of Evidence: A)"
"2. Administration of AV nodal blocking agents is recommended to achieve rate control in patients who develop postoperative AF. (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIa
"1. Preoperative administration of amiodarone reduces the incidence of AF in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and represents appropriate prophylactic therapy for patients at high risk for postoperative AF. (Level of Evidence: A)"
"2. It is reasonable to restore sinus rhythm by pharmacological cardioversion with ibutilide or direct current cardioversion in patients who develop postoperative AF as advised for nonsurgical patients. (Level of Evidence: B)"
"3. It is reasonable to administer antiarrhythmic medications in an attempt to maintain sinus rhythm in patients with recurrent or refractory postoperative AF, as recommended for other patients who develop AF. (Level of Evidence: B)"
"4. It is reasonable to administer antithrombotic medication in patients who develop postoperative AF, as recommended for nonsurgical patients. (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIb
"1. Prophylactic administration of sotalol may be considered for patients at risk of developing AF following cardiac surgery. (Level of Evidence: B)"

References

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