Abstract:Background
Perioperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery has been associated with an increased risk of stroke. However, many previous studies have not systematically excluded patients with pre-existing AF. As such, the association between new-onset POAF and stroke risk has not been well established.
Purpose
To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the short and long-term risks of stroke in patients… Show more
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