Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common complication of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). The reported incidence of AF after CABG varies from 20% to 40%. Postoperative AF (POAF) is associated with increased incidence of hemodynamic instability, thromboembolic events, longer hospital s...

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Main Author: Majid Haghjoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Tehran University Heart Center
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/20679.pdf&manuscript_id=20679

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