Effectiveness of digitalis with or without acebutolol in preventing atrial arrhythmias after coronary artery surgery

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Kowey, PR
Dalessandro, DA
Herbertson, R
Briggs, B
Wertan, MAC
Rials, SJ
Filart, RA
Marinchak, RA
机构
[1] LANKENAU HOSP & MED RES CTR,DIV CARDIOVASC,WYNNEWOOD,PA
[2] THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIV,JEFFERSON MED COLL,DEPT MED,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19107
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10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00059-3
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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In this study, a beta-adrenergic blocker in combination with digoxin provided marginal protection against atrial fibrillation/flutter after coronary artery surgery. The economic comparison of patients who did and did not develop atrial fibrillation/flutter indicates that prevention of these arrhythmias can have a significant impact on length of hospital stay and cost of this common surgical procedure.
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