title: Non-antiarrhythmic drugs in atrial fibrillation: a review of non-antiarrhythmic agents in prevention of atrial fibrillation.
abstract: This article reviews current evidence of non-antiarrhythmic agents for the prevention and maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. These nontraditional agents include angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, antiinflammatory agents, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers. The mechanisms of action and clinical trials regarding the effectiveness of these agents in atrial fibrillation prevention are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096, USA.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lally
authors.forename: Eric M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Gnall
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seltzer
authors.forename: Peter R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Kowey
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D005395:Fish Oils; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors