New Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Arrhythmia After Cardiac Surgery
Abstract：Postoperative arrhythmia (POA) is a common postoperative complication, frequently occurring after cardiac surgery (CS). Among these, postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) remains the most common type of POA, with approximately 20% to 55% of CS cases developing this condition [1]. The incidence of CS-POA may be related to factors such as surgical trauma, myocardial ischemia, and electrolyte disturbances. Related studies predict that the incidence of CS-POA will continue to rise over the next 10 to 20 years. It not only harms patients' physical and mental health but is also a major cause of prolonged hospital stays and increased medical costs after CS. Early identification of risk factors leading to CS-POA and implementation of effective preventive measures for high-risk populations can help avoid the occurrence of CS-POA [2]. For patients diagnosed with CS-POA, drug therapy remains the basic emergency treatment and long-term prevention strategy, along with rhythm control and surgical interventions. Although there are many clinical studies on this topic, a standardized prevention and treatment system has not yet been established. This article reviews recent literature on the incidence, risk factors, detection techniques, and treatment of CS-POA.
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Publication Date：2025-03-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 374-377 )