title: [Research progress of postoperative atrial fibrillation].
abstract: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery, which leads to hemodynamics disorder, prolongs hospitalization and increases mortality. The underlying mechanisms behind POAF are associated with cardiomyocyte injury, sympathetic activation and inflammation. The prediction of POAF is based on correlated index from pre-, intra- and post-surgery. POAF can be treated by rhythm and heart rate control as well as and antithrombotic therapy.
authors: Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
authors: Bo
authors: B
authors: Jiang
authors: Yifeng
authors: Y
authors: Yang
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents