Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication of cardiac surgeries with considerably high mortality rates. Several pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches have been evaluated with a focus on prophylactically targeting the sympathetic nervous system, refractory period, and atrial conduction for reducing the POAF mortality burden. Here’s a question to probe your knowledge of the available prophylactic therapies for POAF.
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