Why the study?
Does prophylactic magnesium sulfate reduce the occurrence of arrhythmia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Population
160 patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Comparison
Magnesium sulfate 30 mg/kg in 500 cc normal saline vs 500 cc normal saline alone
Design
RCT, randomized, double-blind
Authors
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Supports prophylactic magnesium sulfate to reduce post-cardiac surgery arrhythmias; confirms benefit in this RCT.
Does prophylactic magnesium sulfate reduce the occurrence of arrhythmia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Prophylactic administration of magnesium sulfate reduces the incidence of arrhythmias following cardiac surgery.
Naghipour et al. (2016) studied this question.
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