Opioid, gabapentinoid, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication use and the risks of atrial fibrillation and supraventricular ectopy in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis.

Barbara N HardingKerri L WigginsPaul N JensenBarbara McKnightBruce M PsatySusan R HeckbertJames S Floyd

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2020)

In this study, gabapentinoid use was associated with SVE. Given the rapid increase in gabapentinoid use, additional studies are needed to clarify whether these medications cause cardiovascular complications.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
cardiovascular disease
chronic pain
heart failure
type diabetes
percutaneous coronary intervention
pain management
acute coronary syndrome
left atrial appendage
climate change
human health
oral anticoagulants