This is a large multi-center study to examine whether peri-operative intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) will reduce the occurrence of post-operative atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (CS).
10g dose of oral omega-3 fatty acid capsules over 3-5 days before surgery (or 8 g over 2 days before surgery), including the morning of surgery, followed by 2g/d after surgery for 10 days, or until discharge, whichever occurs first.
Olive Oil capsules