Dexmedetomidine sedation reduces the incidence of atrial fibrillation in mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: A randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACTBackground Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cardiac complication commonly associated with COVID-19 infection, especially in severe cases. The sedative agent dexmedetomidine is known to cause bradycardia. In this study, we are testing whether dexmedetomidine could reduce the occurrence of AF in...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Mohamed Fetouh, Motaz Amr Abu Sabaa, Ahmed Fekry Aboelezz, Amr Arafa Elbadry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/11101849.2023.2205210