Vitamin C and Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if vitamin C decreases the chance of developing atrial fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, following cardiac surgery. This irregular heartbeat is a common occurrence following cardiac surgery, and occurs in about one third of patients. It poses extra risks to people who develop it. Our hypothesis is that Vitamin C will decrease the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Timeline

Start

2012-07

Primary completion

2015-07

Completion

2015-08

Drugs

Indications