Title:Colchicine in Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation: A Review
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Author(s): Dimitrios A. Vrachatis*, Charalampos Kossyvakis, Christos Angelidis, Vasiliki Panagopoulou, Eleni K. Sarri, Sotiria Giotaki, Gerasimos Siasos, Manolis Vavuranakis and Spyridon G. Deftereos
Affiliation:
- Department of Cardiology, ,Greece
Keywords:
Cardiac surgery, pulmonary vein isolation, AF, AFib, colchicines, Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF).
Abstract: Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a frequent entity increasing hospitalization duration, stroke
and mortality. In the recent years, a few studies have sought to investigate the potential effect of colchicine in
POAF prevention after cardiac surgery or catheter pulmonary vein isolation for AF. In the present review article,
we intend to provide a synopsis of clinical practice guidelines, summarize and critically approach current evidence
for or against colchicine as a means of POAF prevention.
