“…Atrial fibrillation occurs in 20-40% of patients who had CABG with cardiopulmonary bypass and is associated with higher risk of cerebrovascular accidents (Altarabsheh, et aI., 2009). Global ischemia, manipulation of the right atrium and the inflammatory response which occur with cardiopulmonary bypass may result in lung and renal injuries with the resulting disturbances of acid-base balance and electrolytes may produce atrial irritability leading to atrial fibrillation (Altarabsheh, et al, 2009 There are also potential economic benefits including reduced postoperative patient instability and faster recovery rate, reduced use of vasoactive drugs, less need for blood products and cost effective resource utilization (Royse, et al, 2003).…”