Journal article
Effect of Continuous Electrocardiogram Monitoring on Detection of Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation After Hospitalization for Cardiac Surgery
Abstract
Importance: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occurring after cardiac surgery is associated with adverse outcomes. Whether POAF persists beyond discharge is not well defined.
Objective: To determine whether continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring enhances detection of POAF among cardiac surgical patients during the first 30 days after hospital discharge compared with usual care.
Authors
Ha ACT; Verma S; Mazer CD; Quan A; Yanagawa B; Latter DA; Yau TM; Jacques F; Brown CD; Singal RK
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 4, No. 8,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
August 2, 2021
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.21867
ISSN
2574-3805
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedAtrial FibrillationAtrial FlutterCOVID-19CanadaCardiac Surgical ProceduresCardiovascular DiseasesElectrocardiographyElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryFemaleHemorrhageHospitalizationHumansIntention to Treat AnalysisIschemic Attack, TransientMaleMass ScreeningPandemicsPatient DischargePostoperative ComplicationsRisk FactorsStrokeThromboembolism