“…A preoperative factor is a high score of CHA2DS2-VASc (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age ≥75 y, Diabetes mellitus, prior Stroke or transient ischemic attack or thromboembolism, Vascular disease, Age 65–74 y, Sex category [female sex], obesity, withdrawal of beta-blockers, left atrial enlargement, left ventricular dysfunction, history of AF or other arrhythmias, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, intra-aortic balloon pump usage, intraoperative inotrope use, and hypomagnesemia. 6 , 8 - 11 Postoperative AF is less common after isolated CABG than valvular or combined CABG and valvular surgery. 10 , 12 Some studies have demonstrated a genetic predisposition as a risk factor for postoperative AF.…”