Published online Apr 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3379
Peer-review started: October 15, 2021
First decision: December 17, 2021
Revised: December 18, 2021
Accepted: February 17, 2022
Article in press: February 27, 2022
Published online: April 16, 2022
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Physicians have to carefully observe the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after hip fracture surgery (HFS) in elderly patients.
Age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and elevated E/e’ ratio were found as significant predictors of post-operative AF (POAF) in HFS patients. Patients with POAF significantly experienced intensive care unit admission and incident congestive heart failure during hospitalization.
The major findings of the present study are as follows: (1) The incidence of POAF was 20 (8.2%) among 245 patients with HFS; (2) Age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and elevated E/e’ ratio were significant predictors of POAF in these patients; (3) Incidences of intensive care unit admission and congestive heart failure during hospitalization were significantly higher in patients with POAF; and (4) POAF was significantly associated with intensive care unit admission and incident congestive heart failure following HFS.
This retrospective study involved 245 patients who underwent HFS in the Konkuk University Medical Center between August 2014 and November 2016. We evaluated the incidence, risk factors, and prognosis impact during hospitalization following HFS.
We aimed to investigate the incidence, predictors, and hospital prognosis of POAF in HFS patients.
People are getting older, and many elderly patients have been undergoing HFS. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia developing in post-operative patients. So, we was wondering if POAF may affect in-hospital outcomes in patients underwent HFS.
Limited data are available regarding pre-operative risk factors and prognostic impact of post-operative atrial fibrillation following hip fracture surgery in Korean population.