Why the study?
Does intravenous magnesium prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials)
Comparison
Intravenous magnesium vs Control
Design
Meta-analysis
Follow-up
postoperative
Authors
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Supports prophylactic IV magnesium in CABG; reinforces randomized evidence for POAF prevention.
Does intravenous magnesium prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery?
Prophylactic intravenous magnesium significantly reduces the risk of developing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery.
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