PA-6 (Pentamidine-Analogue 6) is a selective and potent IK1 (inward rectifier potassium current) inhibitor th at terminates atrial fibrillation and does not cause ventricular arrhythmias in go at and dog models. PA-6 interacts with the cytoplasmic pore region of the KIR2.1 (KCNJ2) ion channel.