Why the study?
Preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation as a significant complication of cardiovascular surgeries remains a major clinical challenge.
Do anti-inflammatory drugs prevent new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries?
Do anti-inflammatory drugs prevent new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and statins are effective in preventing new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery compared to placebo.
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Supports NSAID and statin use for POAF prevention after cardiac surgery; reinforces anti-inflammatory strategies with pooled RCT evidence.
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