Abstract 9666: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Impact on Mortality of Postoperative Atrial Arrhythmia in Lung Transplant Recipients (original) (raw)

Circulation, 2014

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine prevalence, risk factors and impact on mortality of new-onset atrial arrhythmia (AA) after isolated lung transplantation. Hypothesis: Occurence of postoperative AA is associated with lower survival after lung transplantation. Methods: This is a retrospective observational study of consecutive isolated lung transplant recipients. AA was defined as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. A total of 324 cases were identified. Patients with known history of AA were excluded (n=31). Logistic regression and Kaplan Meier analysis were utilized to evaluate potential risk factors and impact of AA on mortality. Results: The final cohort comprised of 293 cases. Mean age was 57 ±13 years. Primary lung pathologies were Obstructive diseases (26%; 77/293), Vascular diseases (2%; 6/293), Cystic fibrosis (7%; 21/293) and Restrictive diseases (65%; 189/293). Prevalence of AA post transplantation was 31 %(90/293) with a bimodal distribution of onset. The highest prevalence o...

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