Does Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation Portend a Poorer Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement? A Multicentre Australian Study

Background: Preoperative atrial fibrillation (preop-AF) has been associated with poorer early and late outcomes after cardiac surgery. Few studies, however, have evaluated the impact of preop-AF on early and late outcomes after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). Methods: Data obtained prospect...

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Main Authors: Saxena, A., Dinh, D., Reid, Christopher, Smith, J., Shardey, G., Newcomb, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23577