New combo approach slashes post-surgery heart rhythm risk
NCT ID NCT05780320
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a two-part approach to prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. About 242 people having coronary bypass surgery received a preventive dose of the drug amiodarone and a surgical technique called posterior pericardiotomy. The goal was to see if this combination could lower the chance of developing a new irregular heartbeat after surgery.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States