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Course: Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery for People Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

CME Credits: 1.00

Released: 0000-00-00

Abstract

Clinical Question Should patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation who are undergoing cardiac surgery undergo concomitant atrial fibrillation surgery?
Bottom Line There is moderate-quality evidence that concomitant atrial fibrillation surgery approximately doubles the likelihood of freedom from atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or atrial tachycardia while not receiving antiarrhythmic medications at least 3 months after the procedure with a small absolute increase in needing a permanent pacemaker.


Educational Objective
To understand the implications and outcomes of concomitant atrial fibrillation surgery for those undergoing cardiac surgery.


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