Metoprolol for prophylaxis of postoperative atrial fibrillation in cardiac surgery patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a potentially lethal and morbid complication after open heart surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate metoprolol compared with other treatments for prophylaxis against POAF. Methods We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBAS...

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Main Authors: Mohd, Noor Norhayati (Author), Ismail, Saiful Bahari (Author), Zaharah, Sulaiman (Author), Hussain, Nik Hazlina Nik (Author), Zainuddin, Mohammad Aimanazrul (Author), Muhammad, Irfan (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2020-10-31.
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