Flecainide Paradoxically Activates Cardiac Ryanodine Receptor Channels under Low Activity Conditions: A Potential Pro-Arrhythmic Action

Cardiac ryanodine receptor (RyR2) mutations are implicated in the potentially fatal catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) and in atrial fibrillation. CPVT has been successfully treated with flecainide monotherapy, with occasional notable exceptions. Reported actions of flecain...

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Main Authors: Samantha C. Salvage, Esther M. Gallant, James A. Fraser, Christopher L.-H. Huang, Angela F. Dulhunty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/8/2101