| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874874 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This meta-analysis, restricted to well-conducted trials, does not support the prophylactic use of Mg to prevent AF after cardiac surgery. Prior meta-analyses have drawn conclusions from simple random-effects models with significant heterogeneity. However, this approach leaves important residual heterogeneity and overemphasizes the strongly positive effects of smaller studies.
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Authors
Richard C. MD, MS, Michael H. MDCM, MPH, Mark MD, Krishnan MB, ChB, Ken MD, Karin H. DSc,