Keywords

Amiodarone, Atrial fibrillation, POAF

Authors

1. McAlister, Blair S. MSN, RN, FNP-C
2. Davis, Stephanie C. PhD, RN, FNP, BC
3. Whitcomb, John J. PhD, RN, CCRN
4. Patel, Sudhirkumar C. MD

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is the most common complication occurring after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The purpose of this article was to examine the incidence of, risk factors related to, and complications caused by postoperative atrial fibrillation. The pathophysiology and treatment of atrial fibrillation and postoperative atrial fibrillation will also be discussed.