Could a sedative stop Post-Surgery heart flutters?
NCT ID NCT07482540
First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests whether the sedative drug dexmedetomidine can prevent new atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) in the days after mitral valve surgery. About 140 adults having this heart surgery will receive the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug lowers the chance of developing this common and serious complication.
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