Why the study?
Does pharmacologic prophylaxis prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing surgical revascularization?
Population
Patients undergoing surgical revascularization (CABG)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports prophylaxis with antiarrhythmics, PUFAs, hydrocortisone or statins to lower POAF post-CABG; leaves open optimal regimens for prospective trials.
Does pharmacologic prophylaxis prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing surgical revascularization?
Pharmacological prophylaxis with antiarrhythmics, anti-inflammatory agents, or PUFAs can effectively reduce the high incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing CABG.
Carlo Rostagno (2009) studied this question.
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