Small incision during heart surgery may prevent dangerous Post-Op heart rhythm problem
NCT ID NCT07266935
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether making a small cut in the sac around the heart (posterior pericardiotomy) during open-heart surgery can prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation. 210 adults having elective heart surgery in Yemen were randomly assigned to receive either the extra incision or standard care. The main goal was to see if fewer people in the incision group developed atrial fibrillation before leaving the hospital.
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Active substance
Posterior pericardiotomy (a small incision made in the sac around the heart during open-heart surgery)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple procedure could become a standard addition to heart surgery to prevent a common and serious complication.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study in Yemen, so results may not apply to all populations. The procedure also carries a small risk of bleeding or other surgical complications.
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Locations
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Cardiovascular & Kidney Transplantation Centre, Taiz University, Taiz, Yemen
Taiz, Muḩāfaz̧at Ta‘izz, Yemen