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Posterior Left pericardiotomy for the prevention of postoperative Atrial fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery (PALACS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Published in 2017 at "Trials"

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2334-4

Abstract: BackgroundPostoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication following cardiac surgery. POAF is associated with increased morbidity and hospital costs. We herein describe the protocol for a randomized controlled trial to determine if performing a… read more here.

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; posterior left; cardiac surgery; poaf ... See more keywords