Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Full text | Pharmacologic prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: a systematic review

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Full text | Pharmacologic prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: a systematic review

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia occurring after cardiac surgery. Its incidence varies depending on type of surgery. Postoperative AF may cause hemodynamic deterioration, predispose to stroke and increase mortality. Effective treatment for prophylaxis of postoperative AF is vital as reduces hospitalization and overall morbidity. Beta - blockers, have been proved to prevent effectively atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery and should be routinely used if there are no

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery