Atrial fibrillation after surgery increases risk of heart attacks, strokes
Monday, May 18, 2015 - 15:50
in Health & Medicine
An irregular heartbeat following surgery known as post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) often is dismissed as a transient phenomenon. But a study has found that POAF can significantly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke during the first 12 months after surgery.
