Wider perioperative glycemic fluctuations increase risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation and ICU length of stay

201829 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Ming Ann Sim · National University Health System

Weiling Liu · National University of Singapore

Sophia Tsong Huey Chew · Singapore General Hospital

Lian Kah Ti · National University Health System

Abstract

Increased magnitudes of acute perioperative glycemic fluctuations are associated with a significantly increased risk of POAF and length of ICU stay; and should therefore be minimised but balanced against the risks of hypoglycemia so as to avoid POAF and optimise patient outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 13, Issue 6, pp. e0198533-e0198533

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198533

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