Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9945982 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Postoperative 3-day magnesium infusion is effective in reducing the incidence of atrial fibrillation occurring after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. However, in older patients or in patients with reduced left ventricular function, magnesium treatment alone is insufficient for prophylaxis of postoperative atrial fibrillation.
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Authors
Hiroki MD, Toshiya MD, Hitoshi MD, Masaru MD,