Effect of statin dose on incidence of atrial fibrillation: Data from the Pravastatin or Atorvastatin...
Effect of statin dose on incidence of atrial fibrillation: Data from the Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy–Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 22 (PROVE IT–TIMI 22) and Aggrastat to Zocor (A to Z) trials
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New York, NY: Mosby, Inc
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New York, NY: Mosby, Inc
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Background Inflammation has been suggested as a factor in the initiation and maintenance of atrial fibrillation (AF). Several observational studies have suggested that statins, presumably through their anti-inflammatory properties, decrease the risk of AF. Methods We analyzed 2 large, randomized trials, PROVE IT–TIMI 22 and phase Z of the A to Z tr...
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Effect of statin dose on incidence of atrial fibrillation: Data from the Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy–Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 22 (PROVE IT–TIMI 22) and Aggrastat to Zocor (A to Z) trials
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_70230363
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_70230363
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0002-8703
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1097-6744
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10.1016/j.ahj.2007.10.024
