| ACEI | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
| AF | atrial fibrillation |
| ARB | angiotensin receptor blocker |
| BNP | brain natriuretic peptide |
| CCB | calcium channel blockers |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in the 1st second |
| HF | heart failure |
| LOE | level of evidence |
| NP | natriuretic peptide |
| Nt | N-terminal |
| PAF | post-operative atrial fibrillation |
| POISE | perioperative-ischemic-evaluation |
| PV | pulmonary veins |
| RCT | randomized controlled trials |
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