Atrial tachyarrhythmias is a known complication after cardiac surgery and represents a major cause of morbidity, increased length of hospital stay, and economic costs. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. And it is often associated with other atrial tachyarrhythmias, such as atrial flutter (AFlu), premature atrial complexes, and multifocal atrial tachycardia. Postoperative atrial fibrillation is often self-limiting, but it may require anticoagulation therapy and either a rate or rhythm control strategy. We provide a complete and updated review about mechanisms, risk factors, and treatment strategies for the main atrial tachyarrhythmias (atrial fibrillation).
