New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery − A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Occurring After Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery

“…We have read the article by Cui et al [ 1 ] entitled “New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery - A Retrospective Case-Control Study” with great interest. First of all, we congratulate the authors for their valuable contribution to the literature.…”

“…In our clinical practice, PoAF is frequently seen on postoperative days 2-4. In the Cui et al [ 1 ] study, PoAF was frequently seen on day 0. Our clinic is also a high-volume clinic, and we see very little PoAF on day 0.…”

“…One of the important issues in PoAF studies is how to follow the rhythm in the postoperative period. In Cui et al [ 1 ] study, continuous electrocardiography follow-up was performed after the operation in the intensive care unit. Also, standard 12-lead electrocardiography was recorded in the ward until hospital discharge.…”

“…Finally, we would like to express an opinion on the variables of hospital and intensive care length of stay included in the multivariate analysis. Do Cui et al [ 1 ] think PoAF is seen more frequently in patients with longer hospital and intensive care unit stays? Or are patients with PoAF more hospitalized?…”