Implications of new-onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery on long-term prognosis: A community-based study

Abstract

Postoperative atrial fibrillation was an independent predictive marker of late AF, whereas late AF, but not POAF, was independently associated with long-term mortality. Patients who develop new-onset POAF should be considered for continuous anticoagulation at least during the first year following cardiac surgery.