Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE
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Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · Jun 2014
Meta AnalysisLandiolol hydrochloride for prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmic complication after cardiac surgery. Several studies have compared the efficacy of landiolol and placebo or other agents in preventing new-onset AF in patients after cardiac surgery. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis to determine whether landiolol is effective in preventing new-onset AF after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Landiolol administration in the perioperative period can reduce the occurrence of AF after cardiac surgery without increasing the risk of major complications. It can be used to prevent new-onset AF safely after cardiac surgery.