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Table 2 Early complications and mortality rates perioperatively (%)

From: Bipolar radiofrequency ablation is useful for treating atrial fibrillation combined with heart valve diseases

Variable

n (%)

Complications

 

     Repeat thoracotomy

4 (1.23%)

     Low cardiac output syndrome

9 (2.78%)

     Respiratory failure

12 (3.70%)

     Kidney failure

3 (0.93%)

     Multiple organ failure

4 (1.23%)

     Left atrium rupture

2 (0.62%)

     Cerebral hemorrhage

1 (0.31%)

Early death

2 (0.62%)

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