Abstract:Objective:To study the effects of Shenlian Fumai Granules on electrocardiogram changes, inflammatory response,and oxidative stress related indicators in rats with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: SD rats were injected with acetylcholine- calcium chloride (Ach- CaCl2) through tail vein to establish AF model. The model rats were randomly divided into model group, Verapamil group, and Shenlian Fumai Granules group (low- , medium- , and high-dose groups). SD rats were used as normal control. After 4 consecutive weeks of treatment in each group,electrocardiograms were recorded using a multi-channel physiological recorder. Detection of serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) using enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Compared with the normal group,the duration of AF in the model group rats was prolonged (P<0.05),and the levels of serum TNF- α,IL- 6 and iNOS levels were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group , the medium-dose and high-dose groups of Shenlian Fumai Granules significantly shortened the electrocardiogram PR interval and duration of AF (P<0.05),and the levels of serum TNF-α, IL- 6 and iNOS were significantly reduced (P<0.05). Conclusion: The Chinese medicine Shenlian Fumai Granules can improve the inflammatory response and oxidative stress levels in Ach- CaCl2 induced AF models in rats,and play a potential role in inhibiting the process of AF.