Comparison of elective early direct current (DC) cardioversion vs oral amiodarone in the treatment for new post-operative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): a prospective randomised controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN69583185

Enrollment

400

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2003-05-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Cardiovascular: Atrial fibrillation (AF) Circulatory System Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Interventions

First time CABG patients who develop atrial fibrillation in the post-operative period following discharge from intensive care will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group one will be administ

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 400 first time CABG patients who develop atrial fibrillation in the post-operative period following discharge from intensive care will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patient's cardiac rhythm at discharge	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Duration between onset of atrial fibrillation and reversion to sinus rhythm 2. Duration of hospital stay 3. Patient's rhythm on outpatient follow-up at 6 weeks postoperatively	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026