Indian heart journal
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Indian heart journal · Nov 2016
Statin therapy in the primary prevention of early atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Assessment of the role of statin therapy in the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients without prior atrial fibrillation. ⋯ Statin therapy carried out prior to the CABG is an effective approach to primary prevention of POAF in early postoperative period. Statin therapy after CABG in nSt-patients does not give prophylactic effect observed in St-patients.
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Indian heart journal · Nov 2016
Change in left ventricular systolic function in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction: Evidence for smoker's paradox or pseudo-paradox?
The 'smoker's paradox' refers to the observation of favorable prognosis in current smokers following an acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the era of fibrinolysis, however, several STEMI studies have demonstrated conflicting results in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (p-PCI). ⋯ True or persistent 'smoker's paradox' does not appear to be relevant among STEMI patients undergoing p-PCI. The 'smoker's paradox' is in fact a pseudo-paradox. Further studies with larger numbers may be warranted.