Atrial fibrillation induced by gabapentin: a case report.
Sung Hwan ParkKristen HunterHugh BerryYuri Chaves MartinsPublished in: Journal of medical case reports (2023)
With rapidly increasing usage of gabapentin for approved and off-label indications, it is important to identify unintended adverse effects of this drug as they are considered safe alternatives to opioids. New-onset atrial fibrillation could be induced by gabapentin in young individuals.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- neuropathic pain
- catheter ablation
- oral anticoagulants
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- spinal cord
- chronic pain
- spinal cord injury
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- adverse drug
- pain management
- coronary artery disease
- middle aged
- left ventricular
- drug induced