Putative protective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors on atrial fibrillation through risk factor modulation and off-target actions: potential mechanisms and future directions
Abstract Atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia, results in substantial morbidity and mortality related to its increased risks of stroke, heart failure, and impaired cognitive function. The incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the general population is rising, making a...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-022-01552-2 |