Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
DOI
10.3906/sag-1003-691
Abstract
Postoperative atrial fibrillation is the most common complication of cardiac surgery. It is associated with increased complication rates. Recent trials have suggested that inflammation and oxidative stress have key roles in the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation. Current evidence evaluating the use of antiinflammatory and antioxidant agents, including statins, corticosteroids, N-acetylcysteine, vitamin C, and fish oil, to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation is promising. However, larger randomized, controlled trials comparing different dose regimens are needed.
Keywords
Coronary artery bypass grafts, atrial fibrillation, inflammation, oxidative stress
First Page
755
Last Page
759
Recommended Citation
ÖZAYDIN, MEHMET
(2011)
"Postoperative atrial fibrillation, oxidative stress, and inflammation,"
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 41:
No.
5, Article 1.
https://doi.org/10.3906/sag-1003-691
Available at:
https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/medical/vol41/iss5/1
