Why the study?
Do novel agents (magnesium, polyunsaturated fatty acids, statins, free radical scavengers) prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery at risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF)
Design
Review
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While novel agents like magnesium, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and statins show potential for preventing POAF, current evidence is insufficient for routine recommendation.
Do novel agents (magnesium, polyunsaturated fatty acids, statins, free radical scavengers) prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery?
While novel agents like magnesium, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and statins show potential for preventing POAF, current evidence is insufficient for routine recommendation.
Reinhart et al. (2010) studied this question.
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