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Effect of Left Posterior Pericardiotomy for the Prevention of POAF
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital
Summary
This study is planned to evaluate the effect of left posterior pericardiotomy for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. Eligible patients will be randomized to be created or not to be created the left posterior pericardiotomy at the end of the operation, and the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation will be compared.
Official title: Effect of Left Posterior Pericardiotomy for the Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
270
Start Date
2023-12-11
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-05-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
left posterior pericardiostomy
In patients assigned to the study group, a 4-5 cm vertical incision posterior to the phrenic nerve and extending from the left inferior pulmonary vein to the diaphragm is performed.
Locations (1)
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea