Is postoperative atrial fibrillation associated with late mortality after coronary surgery , but not after valvular surgery?
Postoperative AF increases late mortality after isolated CABG surgery only. This finding was not statistically confirmed after isolated or combined valvular procedures. Our results draw the attention to possible AF recurrence after hospital discharge, indicating a strict postoperative surveillance.
Intermittent posterior displacement of the mandible can cause region-specific changes in the profile and microarchitecture of the condylar cancellous bone.