Intravenous magnesium prevents atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: a meta-analysis of 7 double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The preventive effect of magnesium on POAF is not well known. This meta-analysis was undertaken to assess the effi...

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Main Authors: Gu Wan-Jie, Wu Zhen-Jie, Wang Peng-Fei, Aung Lynn Htet Htet, Yin Rui-Xing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/41