Studies heart rhythm problems after cardiac surgery in Thailand
Observes how often atrial fibrillation occurs after heart surgery and what raises the risk.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery
Key facts
- Where
- Khon Kaen, ThailandSee the site
Where in Thailand
- Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen, ThailandTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Khon Kaen University
- Trial code
- NCT06958029
- Record updated
- 6 May 2025
- Original description
This multicenter observational study aims to investigate the incidence and identify risk factors associated with postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery at three medical centers in Thailand. The study will examine patient characteristics, surgical factors, and anesthetic management practices that may contribute to the development of this common postoperative complication.Read full original descriptionShow less
Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery Patients
This multicenter observational study aims to investigate the incidence and identify risk factors associated with postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery at three medical centers in Thailand. The study will examine patient characteristics, surgical factors, and anesthetic management practices that may contribute to the development of this common postoperative complication.
Inclusion: Age ≥ 18 years; Patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures.
Exclusion: Patients undergoing aortic surgery; Patients who required mechanical circulatory support before surgery; Patients who died during surgery or within 3 days after surgery; Patients undergoing MAZE procedure; Incomplete medical records.