A novel amiodarone-eluting biological glue for reducing postoperative atrial fibrillation: first animal trial.

Objective: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of this preliminary study was to evaluate a novel drug delivery system for local release of amiodarone.

Methods: In the current prospective study, 9 goats underwent attachment of right atrial (RA) epicardial electrodes.