Heart rhythm : the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Atorvastatin for prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrence following pulmonary vein isolation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.
It is known that statins are effective in preventing atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ In patients with no standard indication for statin therapy, treatment with atorvastatin 80 mg/day following AF ablation does not decrease the risk of AF recurrence in the first 3 months and should not be routinely administered to prevent periprocedural arrhythmias.