Use of Fish Oils to Reduce Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following DC Cardioversion
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether fish oil supplements may be beneficial in
preventing the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion.
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition which can sometimes be successfully treated by a
cardioversion.
Cardioversion involves resetting the heart back to normal with the use of electric current.
There is a tendency for the atrial fibrillation to recur , days weeks or even months after
the cardioversion.
Fish oil supplements may be of benefit to patients with heart problems Recent evidence
suggests that fish oils may be beneficial to patients with rhythm disturbances.