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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Main Authors: Syona S Shetty, Andrew Krumerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-022-01552-2