Intensive Statin Therapy Effect on Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation (POAF)

Summary

This study will compare the effects of 20 mg of atorvastatin to 80 mg of atorvastatin for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiothoracic surgery. The study hypothesis is that 80 mg of atorvastatin will be more effective at preventing atrial fibrillation compared to 20 mg.

Timeline

Start

2013-08

Primary completion

2017-06

Completion

2017-06

Drugs

Indications