Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Aug 2006
Left atrial volume predicts the risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a prospective study.
This study sought to identify preoperative predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) among patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ The LAV is a strong and independent predictor of POAF. Risk stratification using LAV and age enables clinicians to identify high-risk patients before cardiac surgery.