Microvascular and Endothelial Health and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

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What this research studies

After cardiac surgery, many patients develop new atrial fibrillation, which can lead to serious complications. This project looks at how the tiny blood vessels in the atria and their lining behave after surgery and how this links to POAF. The researchers plan to study blood vessel function and related signaling before and after cardioplegic arrest and bypass, using patient samples and clinical data. Findings could point to new ways to prevent POAF by protecting atrial microvasculature. The study is led by a team at the University of South Florida under JUN Feng, MD.

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Where this research is happening

• University of South Florida
  Tampa, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Feng, Jun — University of South Florida
• Study coordinator: Feng, Jun

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About this research

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