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.