Review

Research progress in the risk factors and mechanisms of postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung cancer surgery

  • DAI Wei ,
  • WANG Xiao-wen ,
  • HUANG Chun ,
  • XIANG Xiao-yong ,
  • JIANG Yin-jiu ,
  • WU Qing-chen
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  • Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China

Online published: 2018-05-28

Supported by

National Natural Science Foundation of China, 81700320; Science and Technology Planning Project of Chongqing Province of China, 2015-1-015)。

Abstract

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a frequent complication occurring in patients after lung cancer surgery. POAF is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity, and increases the costs of the postoperative care. The underlying mechanisms involved in POAF development are multifactorial and for the moment far being fully elucidated. This review summarized recent clinical researches on the risk factors and mechanisms of POAF, the results of which may lead to a more effective strategy for the prevention of POAF after lung cancer surgery.

Cite this article

DAI Wei , WANG Xiao-wen , HUANG Chun , XIANG Xiao-yong , JIANG Yin-jiu , WU Qing-chen . Research progress in the risk factors and mechanisms of postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung cancer surgery[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2018 , 38(5) : 573 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2018.05.019

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