Preoperative Amiodarone as Prophylaxis against Atrial Fibrillation after Heart Surgery

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Authors

Emile G. Daoud

S. Adam Strickberger

K.Ching Man

Rajiva Goyal

G. Michael Deeb · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Steven F. Bolling · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Francis D. Pagani · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Cynthia Bitar

Marc D. Meissner · Wayne State University

Abstract

Preoperative oral amiodarone in patients undergoing complex cardiac surgery is well tolerated and significantly reduces the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation and the duration and cost of hospitalization.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 337, Issue 25, pp. 1785-1791

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199712183372501

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