Antiarrhythmic effect of statin therapy and atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 14, Issue 2

L. Fauchier, B. Pierre, A. de Labriolle, C. Grimard, N. Zannad et al.,Journal of the American College of Cardiology,2008,Vol. 51,pp. 828-835

This review, which assessed the effectiveness of statins in preventing atrial fibrillation, concluded that there is evidence to suggest that statin use can significantly reduce the risk of incidence or recurrence of AF in patients in sinus rhythm who have a history of AF, are undergoing cardiac surgery, or after acute coronary syndrome. The conclusions accurately reflect the evidence of the review and appear reliable, although the limited search suggests a need for some caution.