Biochemically diagnosed hypothyroidism and postoperative complications after cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort analysis.

Ryu KomatsuNika KarimiNicole M ZimmermanDaniel I SesslerC A BashourEdward G SolteszAlparslan Turan

Published in: Journal of anesthesia (2018)

Hypothyroidism was associated with lower risk of atrial fibrillation than euthyroidism, and corrected hypothyroidism was associated with a shorter length of stay than euthyroidism.

Keyphrases

replacement therapy
atrial fibrillation
left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
catheter ablation
smoking cessation
direct oral anticoagulants
venous thromboembolism
mitral valve