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Do perioperative statins prevent post-CABG atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery?
Do perioperative statins prevent post-CABG atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery?
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Post-CABG atrial fibrillation is associated with significantly increased risks of disabling stroke and cardiovascular mortality, highlighting the importance of evaluating preventive strategies such as perioperative statins.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It is estimated to occur in about one-third of the patients post-CABG (1-3). In a prospective observational study of 1,878 consecutive patients undergoing CABG, post-CABG AF was associated with a four-fold increased risk of disabling stroke and a three-fold increased risk of cardiovascular mortality (1).
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