Comparison of effectiveness of carvedilol versus metoprolol or atenolol for atrial fibrillation appearing after coronary artery bypass grafting or cardiac valve operation

Am J Cardiol. 2003 Sep 15;92(6):735-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(03)00842-7.

Abstract

A retrospective review of 115 patients who underwent cardiac surgery demonstrated a marked reduction in postoperative atrial fibrillation (8% vs 32%, p <0.05) in patients who received carvedilol versus metoprolol or atenolol immediately after surgery. A prospective study examining the possibility of carvedilol's greater efficacy in preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation appears warranted.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Atenolol / therapeutic use*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / etiology*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / prevention & control*
  • Carbazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Carvedilol
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Diseases / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metoprolol / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Propanolamines / therapeutic use*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Carbazoles
  • Propanolamines
  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Carvedilol
  • Atenolol
  • Metoprolol