Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Prognostic Benefit in Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

• Published in: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
• Main Authors: Cespón-Fernández, María, Raposeiras-Roubín, Sergio, Abu-Assi, Emad, Melendo-Viu, María, García-Campo, Enrique, Íñiguez-Romo, Andres
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2021
• Subjects: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; prognosis benefit; atrial fibrillation; angiotensin-II receptor blocker; elderly

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARB) have shown antiarrhythmic effects that are useful as part of the upstream therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF), both for primary and secondary prevention. Nevertheless, the potential prognosis value of these drug...