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Compositions and methods for treating or preventing atrial fibrillation

US9931333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2016
Grant dateApr 3, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing atrial fibrillation (AF). In particular, the present invention provides administration of muscarinic receptor antagonists (e.g., M2-selective muscarinic receptor blockers), administered alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents (e.g., beta-adrenergic receptor blockers) to treat and/or prevent atrial fibrillation.

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