Effect of Prophylaxy of Amiodarone and Propranolol and Amiodarone With Propranolol in Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Summary

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia post coronary bypass surgery, currently B-blockers are the class I indication to prevent AF post CABG. We decide to evaluate use of propranolol and amiodarone separately and together to find a better prophylaxis for AF peri-CABG

Timeline

Start

2007-03

Primary completion

2008-01

Completion

2008-02

Publications

• Kojuri J, Mahmoodi Y, Jannati M, Shafa M, Ghazinoor M, Sharifkazemi MB. Ability of amiodarone and propranolol alone or in combination to prevent post-coronary bypass atrial fibrillation. Cardiovasc Ther. 2009 Winter;27(4):253-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-5922.2009.00100.x.

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