Journal article
Do Omega-3 fatty acids prevent atrial fibrillation after open heart surgery? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been proposed as a novel treatment for preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation due to their potential anti-inflammatory and anti-arrhythmic effects. However, randomized studies have yielded conflicting results. The objective of this study is to review randomized trials of N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid use for postoperative atrial fibrillation.
METHODS: Using the CENTRAL, PUBMED, EMBASE, and …
Authors
Armaganijan L; Lopes RD; Healey JS; Piccini JP; Nair GM; Morillo CA
Journal
Clinics, Vol. 66, No. 11, pp. 1923–1928
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1590/s1807-59322011001100012
ISSN
1807-5932