Perioperative systemic magnesium sulfate minimizes the incidence of atrial fibrillation after thoracotomy for lung resection: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication following general thoracic surgery. POAF significantly increases the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, such as thromboembolism, heart failure, and mortality. Additionally, it also leads to prolonged hospital stays and higher costs. The objective of this observational study was to examine the impact of perioperative administration of magnesium sulphate (MgS_O4) on the incidence of POAF.

Methods

A prospective observational study was conducted, enrolling one hundred patients undergoing thoracotomy for lung resection. We compared the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) before and after implementing a change in our standard anesthetic management, which involved the addition of MgS

SUBMITTER: Ghezel-Ahmadi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10586996 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature