Abstract 10387: Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction is a Pathophysiologic Mechanism for the Development of Late Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Community-Based Study

Introduction null Late atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a frequent occurrence after CABG and increases the risk of stroke and mortality. LV diastolic dysfunction, which reflects abnormalities in LV relaxation, has been reported to be a strong risk factor for early postoperative AF (POAF). We hypothesized that the severity of LV diastolic dysfunction would also predict the development of late AF following CABG. The objective was to examine the...