Prevalence rate of atrial fibrillation and the affected factors after Coronary artery graft surgery in two Tehran hospitals in 2006

Sh Namin A; M Javadinasab; F Khamse; E Nasiri; H. D Babatabar

Prevalence rate of atrial fibrillation and the affected factors after Coronary artery graft surgery in two Tehran hospitals in 2006

Sh Namin A ¹ , M Javadinasab ² , F Khamse ³ , E Nasiri ⁴ and H. D Babatabar ^{5
, *}

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¹ Health Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,, Iran

² Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

³ 3Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

⁴ Paramedicine Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

⁵ *Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Andorra

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Journal of Critical Care Nursing : September 30, 2009, 1 (1); e6378
Published Online: September 30, 2009
Article Type: Correction
Received: February 12, 2008
Accepted: June 15, 2008

To Cite: Namin A S, Javadinasab M, Khamse F, Nasiri E, Babatabar H D. et al. Prevalence rate of atrial fibrillation and the affected factors after Coronary artery graft surgery in two Tehran hospitals in 2006, Crit Care Nurs J. 2009 ;1(1):e6378.

Abstract

Abstract
Aims. Coronary artery disease is one of most common diseases of human society. Atrial fibrillation is one of most common
cardiac dysrhythmias that cause prolonged admission (2-3 days more than other patients), high mortality and increased
treatment costs.
Methods. This study is a cross-sectional descriptive trial. Studied group consisted of patients referred to two hospitals of
Tehran for coronary artery graft surgery in year 2006. In this study 600 patients were evaluated and studied. Obtained data
were analyzed and assessed with descriptive statistics via tables, graphs and distribution of status of objective variables.
Results. Mean age of patients was 58.6 years with standard deviation of 10.2 years, that youngest age of cases was 34 and
oldest age was 81 years. The most common complication was atrial fibrillation (31.3%) and least common complication was
myocardial infarction (1.3%).
Conclusion. It is suggested to do necessary preoperative care, including precise assessment of patient’s status, correction
and management of electrolyte disturbances and predisposing factors. Also this complication could be minimized with
correction of surgical procedures, less manipulation of heart and management of electrolyte disturbances.

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