Pharmacologic prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: a systematic review
<p>Abstract</p> <p>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 p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/121 |