Postoperative arrhythmias in colorectal surgical patients: incidence and clinical correlates
Objective To determine the incidence and clinical correlates of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing elective large bowel resection. Methods Fifty‐one consecutive patients undergoing elective open colorectal resection were recruited for this prospective observational study. Par...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Colorectal disease 2006-03, Vol.8 (3), p.212-216 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Objective To determine the incidence and clinical correlates of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing elective large bowel resection.
Methods Fifty‐one consecutive patients undergoing elective open colorectal resection were recruited for this prospective observational study. Participating patients underwent daily three‐lead electrocardiograms postoperatively. Data regarding potential risk factors for arrhythmias were recorded. Post‐operative complications were recorded.
Results Thirteen (26%) patients developed a postoperative arrhythmia, most commonly atrial fibrillation. Significant univariate correlates with postoperative arrhythmias were: age (P |
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ISSN: | 1462-8910 1463-1318 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2005.00881.x |