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

作者信息

Kowey P R, Dalessandro D A, Herbertson R, Briggs B, Wertan M A, Rials S J, Filart R A, Marinchak R A

机构信息

Cardiovascular Division, Lankenau Hospital and Medical Research Center, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096, USA.

出版信息

Am J Cardiol. 1997 Apr 15;79(8):1114-7. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00059-3.

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.