Colchicine for Prevention of Post-Cardiac Surgery and Post-Pulmonary Vein Isolation Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis

Background: Post-cardiac procedure atrial fibrillation (PCP-AF) is a significant medical problem. Inflammation is one of the key factors in the pathogenesis of PCP-AF. As a classical anti-inflammatory drug, colchicine may prevent the occurrence of PCP-AF. This meta-analysis of 12 randomized controll...

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Main Authors: Xuesi Wang, Xiaodong Peng, Yukun Li, Rong Lin, Xinmeng Liu, Yanfei Ruan, Changsheng Ma, Nian Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2022-11-01
Series:Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/RCM/23/12/10.31083/j.rcm2312387