Anticoagulation management of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: A systematic review

Abstract

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) often complicates cardiac surgery and is associated with increased mortality and risk of thromboembolism. However, the optimal oral anticoagulation (OAC) strategy is uncertain. We performed a systematic review to examine the OAC practice patterns and efficacy in these circumstances.