Arrhythmias are a known complication after cardiac surgery and represent a major cause of
morbidity, increased length of hospital stay, and economic costs. However, little is known …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, and it has a significant effect
on morbidity and mortality. It is a significant risk factor for stroke and peripheral embolization …

Some surveys have shown that the intended users are sometimes unaware of the existence
of guidelines, or simply do not translate them into practice. Thus, implementation …

Some surveys have shown that the intended users are sometimes unaware of the existence
of guidelines, or simply do not translate them into practice. Thus, implementation …

Because carvedilol is a unique vasodilating β blocker (BB) exerting antioxidant activity and
pleiotropic effects, it was theorized that it may confer more potent beneficial effects on …

Pathology, Novosibirsk, Russia. Address reprint requests to Vladimir V. Lomivorotov, MD,
PhD, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Research Institute of Circulation …

Background Atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF) is a common complication of open heart surgery and
ACC/AHA guidelines strongly recommend the use of prophylactic beta‐blockers (BB) for its …

Both, the decreased L-type Ca2+ current (ICa, L) density and increased spontaneous Ca2+
release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR), have been associated with atrial fibrillation …

Objective To derive a simple clinical prediction rule identifying patients at high risk of
developing new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery. Design …

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia occurring after cardiac surgery. Its
incidence varies depending on type of surgery. Postoperative AF may cause hemodynamic …