For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heart rhythm that can occur for the first time after heart bypass surgery. AFib will usually resolve by itself following surgery but may require treatment.

Patients benefit from antiplatelet therapy after coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) for an acute coronary syndrome. Whether the addition of ticagrelor to aspirin, as compared with aspirin alone, ...

In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving. HealthDay News — Potassium supplementation at a threshold of less than ...