Key result
Amiodarone and diltiazem were associated with similar rates of sinus rhythm restoration within 24 hours (67% vs 70%) in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after lung resection.
Why the study?
Does amiodarone compared to diltiazem improve sinus rhythm restoration and postoperative outcomes in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after lung resection?
Population
30 patients undergoing anatomic lung resection presenting with new-onset atrial fibrillation as a…
Comparison
Amiodarone employed during the first 18 months. vs Diltiazem employed during the second 18 months.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median hospital stay 10 days (range 6-37)
Authors
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Amiodarone and diltiazem show similar efficacy observationally; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized confirmation before guiding practice.
Observational (n=30)
Does amiodarone compared to diltiazem improve sinus rhythm restoration and postoperative outcomes in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after lung resection?
Absolute Event Rate: 67% vs 70%
Amiodarone and diltiazem demonstrated similar efficacy for restoring sinus rhythm in patients developing new-onset atrial fibrillation following lung resection.
Bobbio et al. (2006) conducted an observational in New-onset atrial fibrillation after lung resection (n=30). Amiodarone vs. Diltiazem was evaluated on Sinus rhythm restoration within the first 24 hours. Amiodarone and diltiazem were associated with similar rates of sinus rhythm restoration within 24 hours (67% vs 70%) in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after lung resection.
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