Journal of cardiology
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Journal of cardiology · Jan 2014
Meta AnalysisPolyunsaturated fatty acids for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Several clinical trials showed inconsistent results of the effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on the incidence of post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF). The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the effect of PUFA on the incidence of POAF in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ The present analysis suggests that treatment with PUFA preoperatively has no effect on the incidence of POAF in patients undergoing open heart surgery. However, patients with diabetes might get benefits from the treatment with PUFA preoperatively.