A double-blind randomised controlled trial on the effect of Tocovid, a tocotrienol-rich capsule on postoperative atrial fibrillation at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur: an interim blinded analysis

A double-blind randomised controlled trial on the effect of Tocovid, a tocotrienol-rich capsule on postoperative atrial fibrillation at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur: an interim blinded analysis

Abstract Introduction Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with poorer outcomes, increased resource utilisation, morbidity and mortality. Its pathogenesis is initiated by systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. It is hypothesised that a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Farouk Musa, Jeswant Dillon, Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Alwi Mohamed Yunus, Abdul Rais Sanusi, Mohd Nazeri Nordin, Julian A. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Tocovid
Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF)
CABG
Length of hospital stay (LoHS)
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01721-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01721-6

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