Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery occurs in approximately one third of patients and is associated with an increase in adverse events in all measurable outcomes of care and increases the use of hospital resources and, therefore, the cost of care. Strategies to reduce the incidence of AF after cardiac surgery should favorably affect surgical outcomes and reduce utilization of resources and thus lower cost of care.

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The experimental videotapes proved to be an effective method for increasing dietary and exercise compliance during the first 3 months after CABG.

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