Why the study?
Is there an association between plasma n-3 and n-6 fatty acid levels and the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing CABG?
Population
125 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Comparison
Plasma n-3 and n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated… vs Quartiles of plasma phospholipid fatty acid levels
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Postoperative period
Authors
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Higher DHA/lower AA levels may aid POAF risk stratification after CABG; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Is there an association between plasma n-3 and n-6 fatty acid levels and the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing CABG?
Higher plasma levels of DHA are associated with an increased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation after CABG, whereas higher AA levels are associated with a decreased risk, suggesting n-3 supplementation should be tailored to baseline levels.
Skúladóttir et al. (2011) studied this question.
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