Trial Information

Official Title: Does Atorvastatin Prevent Post Operative Atrial Fibrillation After Pulmonary Resection: A Randomized Clinical Study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if atorvastatin (Lipitor) reduces the occurence of abnormal heart rhythm (atrial arrhythmia) following non cardiac thoracic surgery.

Phase: N/A

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Overall Contacts:

Ayesha S Bryant, MD
205 934-5937
abryant@uab.edu

Ashlee B Rawlins, BS
Phone: 205 996-7361
arawlins@uab.edu