Why the study?
Does colchicine prevent early atrial fibrillation events in patients undergoing cardiac procedures?
Population
584 patients undergoing cardiac procedures (pooled from 3 RCTs)
Comparison
Colchicine vs Placebo
Design
Meta-analysis, All included studies were randomized, Placebo-controlled
Authors
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Supports colchicine for early AF prevention after cardiac procedures; confirms benefit in meta-analysis of trials.
Does colchicine prevent early atrial fibrillation events in patients undergoing cardiac procedures?
Colchicine significantly reduces the risk of early atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery compared to placebo.
Sadadia et al. (2014) studied this question.
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