Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have undergone CABG, cardiac valve operations, and/or septal myectomies and pericardiectomies.
• Patients developing postoperative atrial fibrillation, and documented by ECG.
• Ability to provide informed consent.
• Ability to speak English and complete all aspects of this trial.
• At least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with any other cardiac or non-cardiac concomitant procedures.
• Patients with suspected sternal wound infection and/or with prolonged sternal wound dressing and wound- Vac-system application or open chest wound.
• Patients with abnormal postoperative track staying in the intensive care unit for any clinical reason or hemodynamic compromise.
• Patients with platelet count <50,000.
• Patients in a severe immunocompromised state.
• Pregnant women. All patients who meet the criteria will have their medical records reviewed to ensure they are not pregnant.