Patients at risk for atrial dysrhythmias after coronary bypass grafting.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is widely used to treat patients with coronary artery disease. The most common complication after CABG is cardiac atrial dysrhythmias. Definitive patient characteristics that predict the development of atrial dysrhythmias postoperatively have not been identified. The authors review past research studies regarding predictors of atrial dysrhythmias and present research-based recommendations for clinical practice.
DeJong
M J
MJ
Master's Program in Trauma/Critical Care Nursing, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, USA. mdejong@aol.com
Morton
P G
PG
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors