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Investigating the use of two zinc and selenium supplements on the prevalence of atrial fibrillation after open heart surgery

Investigating the use of two zinc and selenium supplements on the prevalence of atrial fibrillation after open heart surgery in patients with coronary artery disease

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230701058631N1
Enrollment
72
Registered
2023-07-21
Start date
2023-07-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic ischemic heart disease. Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: They receive daily zinc plus tablets containing 200 micrograms of selenium and 15 mg of zinc, starting one week before the operation (at the time of visiting the cl

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patient is a candidate for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Cardiac ejection fraction is above 40% Age between 40 and 70 years Patient willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of atrial fibrillation rhythm before surgery Combined coronary artery and heart valve surgery Selenium and zinc deficiency Anemia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Atrial fibrillation. Timepoint: After surgery. Method of measurement: Electrocardiogram (ECG).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Ejection fraction. Timepoint: After surgery. Method of measurement: Echocardiography.;Occurrence of bleeding. Timepoint: After surgery. Method of measurement: Nursing chart on file.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactElham Kiani

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

elhamkiani350@yahoo.com+98 31 3792 3071

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026