Why the study?
Do prophylactic approaches like amiodarone reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing lung surgery from 12 randomized trials reported during 1991-2014
Comparison
Prophylactic approaches to prevent atrial… vs Various controls
Design
Meta-analysis
Follow-up
postoperative
Authors
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Amiodarone prophylaxis cuts post-lung surgery AF; supports selective use while other agents show no benefit.
Do prophylactic approaches like amiodarone reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung surgery?
Prophylactic amiodarone is highly effective and safe for preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung surgery.
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