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Summary of outcomes after postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF).
| Long-term outcomes after POAF | |
|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation | 20–25% development of AF one year after discharge of AF |
| Stroke | Conflicting results but most studies showing increase in ischaemic stroke |
| Mortality | 30% increase in mortality linked to excess fatal strokes and vascular outcomes |
