N/A
Completed N=73
Does Atorvastatin Prevent Post Operative Atrial Fibrillation After Pulmonary Resection: A Randomized Clinical Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00756886 ↗Enrolled (actual)
73
Serious AEs
25.5%
Results posted
Apr 2013
Primary outcomePrimary: Atrial Fibrillation — 6; 1 participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if atorvastatin (Lipitor) reduces the occurence of abnormal heart rhythm (atrial arrhythmia) following non cardiac thoracic surgery.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Atrial Fibrillation |
6; 1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients scheduled for elective non-cardiac thoracic surgery requiring thoracotomy for resection
Exclusion Criteria
- Past medical history of pacemaker implantation
- Pregnancy or lactating
- History of Atrial arrhythmia within the past year
- Elevated liver enzymes pre-operatively
- Past medical history of any liver disease or history of liver transplantation
- Use of statins or any anti-arrhythmics (including beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin) within 3 months prior to surgery
- Pre-op EKG showing atrial arrhythmia
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00756886). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.