Prophylactic Magnesium and Rhythm Disorders after Open Cardiac Surgery

postoperative day. Twelve-lead electrocardiograms were obtained immediately after operation and daily until detection of new onset arrhythmias. The distribution of both groups in CABG patients was compared for rhythm disorders. Results: The mean age of patients was 51.73±10.16 years. A total of 41 patients developed arrhythmias postoperatively. There was no mortality during the study in that specific group. Other analysis indicates there is an effect of intravenous Mg on the prevention of post cardiac arrhythmia after open heart surgery. Conclusion: Prophylactic administration of intravenous magnesium is associated with low incidence of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias.