Microvascular effects of intravenous esmolol in patients with normal cardiac function undergoing postoperative atrial fibrillation: a prospective pilot study in cardiothoracic surgery
Abstract Background Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is commonplace after cardiothoracic surgery. A rate control strategy using short-acting beta blockers is recommended as a first-line therapy in patients without hemodynamic instability. Microcirculatory effects of POAF and esmolol have not...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1889-5 |