Review article

Antiarrhythmic agents

Marinko Bilušić ; Poliklinika Bonifarm
Antonija Bilušić ; Poliklinika Bonifarm

Abstract

Although there are other methods of treating arrhythmias (catheter ablation, heart electro stimulation etc.), antiarrhythmic agents are used most often in the prevention and treatment of irregular heart rhythms. To ensure efficient treatment of arrhythmias, it is necessary to know the way antiarrhythmic agents modify and initiate cardiac impulse conduction, as it is to determine the risk-benefit ratio for each patient. It is particularly important to be aware of side effects, proarrhythmogenic effects and the interaction of antiarrhythmic agents with other medicaments.

Keywords

antiarrhythmic agents; arrhythmias; treatment; side effects

Hrčak ID:

65107

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/65107

Publication date:

11.12.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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