Why the study?
Does prophylactic propranolol prevent postoperative supraventricular arrhythmias in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery after propranolol withdrawal?
Population
42 patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery previously treated with oral propranolol, who had propranolol…
Comparison
Propranolol administered immediately… vs No treatment (no prophylaxis)
Design
RCT, Randomized into a treatment group and a nontreatment group
Follow-up
Postoperative period
Authors
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Prophylactic propranolol prevents postoperative supraventricular arrhythmias after CABG; confirms benefit following prior withdrawal and supports routine perioperative use.
Does prophylactic propranolol prevent postoperative supraventricular arrhythmias in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery after propranolol withdrawal?
Perioperative prophylactic propranolol successfully prevents postoperative supraventricular arrhythmias in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery who had prior propranolol withdrawal.
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