Antiarrhythmic Effect of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in high-degree AV Block Caused by Heart Failure: A Case Report
Ngurah Agung Reza Satria Nugraha Putra,
I Ketut Susila
Abstract:Highlights:
1. The antiarrhythmic effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors, particularly empagliflozin, is a very interesting topic to discuss further.
2. In patients with high degree AV block due to HF in rural areas, the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors is quite rare in Indonesia.
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Background: According to WHO's Top 10 Global Health Threats, non-communicable diseases such as heart failure contribute to more than 70% of all deaths worldwide. Several studies have shown that SGLT-2 inhibitors can considerably reduce HF. As researc… Show more
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