Statins improve surgical ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing concomitant cardiac surgery.

Kuhn, Elmar W

Statins improve surgical ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing concomitant cardiac surgery. [electronic resource] - Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Jul 2010 - 24-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1569-9285

10.1510/icvts.2009.230060 doi


Aged
Atrial Fibrillation--surgery
Cardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effects
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Case-Control Studies
Catheter Ablation--adverse effects
Coronary Artery Bypass
Elective Surgical Procedures
Female
Germany
Heart Valves--surgery
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors--therapeutic use
Inflammation Mediators--blood
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Odds Ratio
Prospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Secondary Prevention
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome