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ArticleIndian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery2025

Can partial cardiac denervation reduce postoperative atrial fibrillation following CABG?

Hamrish Kumar Rajakumar

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Article in Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hamrish Kumar RajakumarGovernment Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai, 600002 Tamil Nadu India.ORCID 0009-0008-9642-9915

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This article provides a critical appraisal of the partial cardiac denervation-postoperative atrial fibrillation (pCAD-POAF) randomized clinical trial, which investigates the effectiveness of partial cardiac denervation in reducing POAF in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The trial demonstrated a significant reduction in POAF incidence in the intervention group compared to the control group. Despite promising results, the study has several limitations, including the exclusion of high-risk patients with advanced comorbidities and a short follow-up period, which restricts the generalizability of the findings. This appraisal examines the trial's strengths, such as its novel approach and statistical design, while addressing areas for improvement. Future research should focus on long-term outcomes, broader patient inclusion, and the incorporation of health-related quality of life assessments.

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Clinical outcomesCoronary artery bypass graftingPartial cardiac denervationPostoperative atrial fibrillationRandomized clinical trial

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PMID40144612
PMCPMC11933557

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