Prevention of postoperative arrhythmias after pulmonary resection: celiprolol versus magnesium

Incidence of arrhythmia after lobectomies is between 10% and 20% and approaches 40% after pneumonectomy. Postoperative arrhythmia is associated with higher morbidity and mortality [1]. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of oral β-blocker (celiprolol) and intravenous magnesium (Mg) on the frequency of supraventricular arrhythmia (SVA) after pulmonary resection.