Posterior Left pericardiotomy for the prevention of postoperative Atrial fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery (PALACS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Posterior Left pericardiotomy for the prevention of postoperative Atrial fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery (PALACS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication following cardiac surgery. POAF is associated with increased morbidity and hospital costs. We herein describe the protocol for a randomized controlled trial to determine if performing a posterior left pericardiotom...

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Main Authors: Ahmed A. Abouarab, Jeremy R. Leonard, Lucas B. Ohmes, Christopher Lau, Lisa Q. Rong, Natalia S. Ivascu, Kane O. Pryor, Monica Munjal, Filippo Crea, Massimo Massetti, Tommaso Sanna, Leonard N. Girardi, Mario Gaudino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Arrhythmia
Postoperative atrial fibrillation
Cardiac surgery
Postoperative arrhythmia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2334-4

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