Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a major complication after cardiac surgery which
can lead to high rates of morbidity and mortality, an enhanced length of hospital stay, and an …

Abstract Purpose of Review An overview of recent literature regarding pathophysiology, risk
factors, prophylaxis, and treatment of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in post-cardiac surgical …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are essential for cellular signaling and physiological
function. An imbalance between ROS production and antioxidant protection results in a state …

Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) systems, including cardiopulmonary bypass, and
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have been an irreplaceable part of the …

Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a leading arrhythmia with high
incidence and serious clinical implications after cardiac surgery. Cardiac surgery is …

Background: New postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is one of the most critical and
common complications after cardio¬ vascular surgery precipitating early and late …

Background: Cardiac surgery is associated with oxidative stress and systemic inflammation,
which both contribute to postoperative organ dysfunction. Vitamin C is a pleiotropic …

Objectives Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has been reported to be associated
with lower postoperative plasma antioxidant and zinc levels. We hypothesized that …

Many critically ill patients are vitamin D and vitamin C deficient and the current international
guidelines state that hypovitaminoses should be compensated. However, uncertainty about …

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of perioperative administration
of N-acetylcysteine, selenium and vitamin C on the incidence and outcomes of acute kidney …