Clinical Trial: The Effect of Posterior Pericardiotomy on the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery-Extended Follow-Up
Study Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Condition: Atrial Fibrillation
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: The Effect of Posterior Pericardiotomy on the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery - Extended Follow-Up (PALACS-EF) Study
Brief Summary:
The purpose of the Effect of Posterior Pericardiotomy on the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery (PALACS, NCT02875405) trial was to determine if performing posterior left pericardiotomy at the time of cardiac surgery prevents atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.The purpose of the Posterior left pericardiotomy for the prevention of AtriaL fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery-Extended Follow-Up (PALACS-EF) study is to evaluate the effect of posterior left pericardiotomy on 5-year clinical…
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