Quality of Life in Patients With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

Prospective Observational Study on Quality of Life With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

Prospective observational study on quality of life with postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery using SF-36 and qualitative questions

This is a prospective observational study on quality of life in patients after cardiac surgery with postoperative atrial fibrillation. Patients will answer surveys before their surgery as well as one and three months after their heart operation. The survey includes SF-36, TSQM-9 and qualitative questions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All genders
• Ages 18-99 years old
• Scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery
• Able to answer survey questions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persistent / permanent atrial fibrillation
• Atrial fibrillation at presentation for surgery
• Emergent operations