Predictors of de novo atrial fibrillation in a non-cardiac intensive care unit

Conclusions: A history of previous stroke and elevated proBNP during hospitalization were independent predictors of de novo atrial fibrillation in the polyvalent intensive care unit. The proBNP is a useful and easy- and quick-access tool in the stratification of atrial fibrillation risk.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research