Table 1: Common Conditions Underlying AF and Corresponding Therapeutics Associated with AF-inducing Effects.
Common AF Risk Factors | Therapeutic Drugs Associated with Pro-AF Effects |
---|---|
Heart failure | Sympathetic activating agents, diuretics, cardiac calcitropes |
Hypertension | Diuretics |
Coronary heart disease | Nicorandil |
Cancer | Traditional cytotoxic drugs, novel molecular anti-tumour therapy, immunotherapies |
Obesity | NA |
Sleep apnoea | NA |
Pulmonary disorders | NA |
Metabolic disorders | NA |
Gut microbiota dysbiosis | NA |
NA = not applicable.