Cardioversion is a medical procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other types of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Taking antiarrhythmic drugs can also prevent AFib after a
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): This is the most common indication for class IV antiarrhythmics. AFib is characterized by irregular and rapid
Medication side effects. Different medications for AFib have different potential side effects. For example, antiarrhythmic drugs that treat
The main antiarrhythmic drugs used for long term maintenance of sinus rhythm after conversion of AFib are amiodarone, flecainide, propafenone, disopyramide and
prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib) Kumar K. Antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation: Recommendations
Antiarrhythmic drugs are standard therapy for AFib, but often AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than
Antiarrhythmic drugs such as beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers are often used to control the heart rate during AFib. Amiodarone is
Until recently, antiarrhythmic drugs were the main treatment for AFib, but they are not without side effects. Raul Mitrani, M.D, viewing heart
Learn more about AFib medications. When tachycardias or premature beats occur often, the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic drug therapy may be
BTW. Standalone CHF taking down an otherwise healty person like that??? No afib, no obesity, no alcoholism, no bundle blockage or left side failure??