SynthesisJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2010
Pharmacologic prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: a systematic review.
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- Posterior pericardiotomy to prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Sole and combined vitamin C supplementation can prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Clinical cardiology · 2018Pooled it
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- N-Acetylcysteine supplementation for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2012Pooled it
- Comparison of Two Central Venous Pressure Control Strategies to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2017Trial
- A preliminary study about the effects of warm priming solution on oxidative stress and postoperative atrial fibrillation in open heart surgery.Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2012Trial
- Cytosolic calcium handling signature: integration with clinical predictors enhances prediction of post-operative atrial fibrillation.European heart journal · 2026Article
- Triangular posterior pericardiectomy and postoperative outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- Cardiac Surgery and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: The Role of Cancer.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Incidence and Risk Factors of Developing a Dysrhythmia After Blunt Thoracic Trauma.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Perioperative glycemic control in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery · 2025Review
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- Posterior Pericardial Window and a Single Pleural Drain: A Dual Defence Against Post-CABG Pericardial Effusion and Atrial Fibrillation.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2025Article
- Magnesium for Prevention of New-onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Heart international · 2025Review
- Pulmonary endarterectomy through inverted-T upper hemisternotomy.JTCVS techniques · 2024Article
- Perioperative systemic magnesium sulfate minimizes the incidence of atrial fibrillation after thoracotomy for lung resection: a prospective observational study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2023Article
- Dose-dependent scavenging activity of the ultra-short-acting β1-blocker landiolol against specific free radicals.Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2022Article
- Prophylaxis for postoperative atrial fibrillation: A quality initiative study exploring adherence to NICE guidance in a UK tertiary cardiothoracic intensive care unit.Journal of the Intensive Care Society · 2020Article
- Giant Pericardial Lipoma Inducing Cardiac Tamponade and New Onset Atrial Flutter.Case reports in cardiology · 2020Article
- Simultaneous recordings of intrinsic cardiac nerve activity and skin sympathetic nerve activity from human patients during the postoperative period.Heart rhythm · 2017Article
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Abstract
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 contraindications. Sotalol may be more effective than standard b-blockers for the prevention of AF without causing an excess of side effects. Amiodarone is useful when beta-blocker therapy is not possible or as additional prophylaxis in high risk patients. Other agents such as magnesium, calcium channels blocker or non-antiarrhythmic drugs as glycose-insulin--potassium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, N-acetylcysteine and statins have been studied as alternative treatment for postoperative AF prophylaxis.
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