Curcumin and MI After Open Heart Surgery posted on October 23, 2014 curcuminheartMIopen heart surgerysurgery Share this Post Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus October 23, 2014 Here is another interesting article that shows the benefits of curcumin after a heart attack and subsequent open heart surgery. Cardioprotective therapies to limit cardiac muscle tissue injury after open heart surgery are lacking. This study demonstrated that curcuminoids significantly decreased heart attacks (MI) associated with open heart surgery. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcuminoids may account for their cardioprotective effects shown in this study. Here is the link to the entire article: Effects of curcuminoids on frequency of acute MI after coronary artery bypass grafting God bless you and to your good health! Joyce Gibb MS, CRNP Resveratrol Plus 100 mg (60) $24.99 Add to cart No ratings. Perfect E (60) $53.99 Add to cart No ratings.