Abstract
Background: Early post-operative atrial fibrillation (EPOAF) occurs more frequently in male (M) patients. However, most patients included in EPOAF studies were also M. The aim of the present study was to compare, in a matched M and F population, the occurrence of EPOAF episodes and EPOAF characteristics using continuous rhythm monitoring (CRM) during the first five post-operative days. Methods: Our study population consisted of 30 F patients matched with 30 M patients admitted for elective cardiac surgery. After cardiac surgery, patients were continuously monitored for a maximum of 5 days, and the burden of EPOAF episodes was quantified. Results: No significant differences in the onset, number, burden, total duration, shortest, median and longest EPOAF episode were detected between M and F patients. However, EPOAF occurred more frequently on the third post-operative day (F: 16 vs. M: 7; p =.013). Conclusions: Except for the occurrence of the EPOAF on the third post-operative day. EPOAF characteristics did not differ between M and F patients.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e13013 |
Journal | Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 14 Nov 2022 |
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Publication status | Published - Jan 2023 |
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