Pharmacotherapy in arrhythmias: an overview of anti-arrhythmic drug therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Helen Eftekhari
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Action Potential ◽  
Cardiac Action Potential ◽  
Drug Prescribing ◽  
Cardiac Action

The article provides an overview of the principles in anti-arrhythmic drug prescribing. The cardiac action potential is explained, followed by general principles involved in treating arrhythmias and prescribing decisions. An overview of the five classifications of anti-arrhythmic drugs is given, with examples of the main drugs in the classification and principles to consider within each. Finally, anticoagulation is reviewed, being a cornerstone prescribing decision-making in the most common arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation.

Pharmacotherapy in arrhythmias: an overview of anti-arrhythmic drug therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 582-588
Author(s):  
Helen Eftekhari
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Action Potential ◽  
Cardiac Patients ◽  
Cardiac Action Potential ◽  
Drug Prescribing ◽  
Cardiac Action

The article aims to give an overview of the principles in anti-arrhythmic drug prescribing. Practitioners assessing cardiac patients are highly likely to review anti-arrhythmic drug therapies and need an understanding of the principles of therapy. The cardiac action potential is explained, followed by general principles involved in treating arrhythmias and prescribing decisions. An overview of the five classifications of anti-arrhythmic drugs is given, with examples of the main drugs in the classification and principles to consider within each. Finally anticoagulation is reviewed being a cornerstone prescribing decision in the most common arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation.

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