Emil J Dąbrowski, Anna Kurasz, Michał Pasierski, Luigi Pannone, Michalina M Kołodziejczak, Giuseppe M Raffa, Matteo Matteucci, Silvia Mariani, Maria E de Piero, Mark La Meir, Bart Maessen, Paolo Meani, Patrick McCarthy, James L Cox, Roberto Lorusso, Łukasz Kuźma, Scott J Rankin, Piotr Suwalski, Mariusz Kowalewski
The number of individuals referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is reported to be 8% to 20%. Atrial fibrillation is a known marker of high-risk patients as it was repeatedly found to negatively influence survival. Therefore, when performing surgical revascularization, consideration should be given to the concomitant treatment of the arrhythmia, the clinical consequences of the arrhythmia itself, and the selection of adequate surgical techniques. This state-of-the-art review aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current understanding of, advancements in, and optimal strategies for CABG in patients with underlying AF...
April 24, 2024: Mayo Clinic Proceedings