At a glance
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Statin Therapy In Cardiac Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Rosuvastatin and Placebo for Atrial Fibrillation and Myocardium; Injury. Completed, enrolled 1,922 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of STICS trial (Statin Therapy In Cardiac Surgery) is to test whether perioperative treatment with Rosuvastatin 20 mg once daily prevents post-operative atrial fibrillation and reduces perioperative irreversible myocardial damage in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Rosuvastatin (20 mg od) started not earlier than 8 days before surgery and continued until the 5th post-operative day included;
Placebo started not earlier than 8 days before surgery and continued until the 5th post-operative day included.