Beta blockers for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: Carvedilol versus metoprolol
International Journal of Cardiology, cilt.135, sa.3, ss.393-396, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 135 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.026
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Cardiology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.393-396
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Postoperative atrial fibrillation, Coronary artery bypass surgery, Carvedilol, Metoprolol
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Although all beta blockers appear to be effective in the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) following coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), carvedilol was found to be much more effective than metoprolol in this respect as the current study clearly delineated. We believe that the ongoing COMPACT trial will answer the question of whether or not carvedilol is more superior than metoprolol to prevent postoperative AF in patients undergoing CABG. © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.