Prevention and management of dysrhythmias following thoracic surgery Journal Article
| Author: | Amar, D. |
| Article Title: | Prevention and management of dysrhythmias following thoracic surgery |
| Abstract: | Supraventricular dysrhythmias (SVDs) occur frequently after thoracic surgery and have been associated with prolonged hospital stays. The reported incidence of supraventricular dysrhythmias in the thoracic surgery patient population ranges from 10% to 40%, with factors such as age and extent of surgery markedly influencing the incidence. This article focuses on new issues leading to improved understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanisms of SVDs after surgery. New approaches directed at prophylaxis and acute therapy of SVDs are also discussed. |
| Keywords: | aged; review; treatment planning; postoperative care; incidence; digoxin; postoperative complications; prophylaxis; heart arrhythmia; regression analysis; thorax surgery; verapamil; supraventricular tachycardia; thoracic surgical procedures; diltiazem; flecainide; propafenone; quinidine; humans; human; priority journal; sotalol; esmolol; tachycardia, supraventricular; disopyramide; procainamide; ibutilide fumarate |
| Journal Title: | Chest Surgery Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 7 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1052-3359 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1997-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 817 |
| End Page: | 829 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 9403193 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
