Why the study?
Do preventive strategies such as beta-blockers, amiodarone, sotalol, and magnesium prevent post-cardiothoracic surgery atrial fibrillation?
Population
Patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports perioperative AF prevention strategies; reinforces guideline recommendations with Level 1 evidence synthesis.
Do preventive strategies such as beta-blockers, amiodarone, sotalol, and magnesium prevent post-cardiothoracic surgery atrial fibrillation?
Continuation of preoperative beta-blockers and prophylactic use of amiodarone, sotalol, and magnesium are supported by evidence for preventing post-cardiothoracic surgery atrial fibrillation.
Baker et al. (2007) studied this question.
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