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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Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2012-03-01
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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 |