Antiarrhythmic Drugs in Patients with an Automatic Implantable Defibrillator.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- FARRÉ, JERÓONIMO; ASSO, ANTONIO; ROMERO, JOSÉ; CABRERA, JOSÉ A.; ZAYAS, ROBERTO; NEGRETE, ALBERTO; FIDALGO, MARISA
- Source
- Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology; Mar1995, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p579-591, 13p
- Subject
- IMPLANTABLE cardioverter-defibrillators
DEFIBRILLATORS
ELECTRIC countershock
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
MYOCARDIAL depressants
ARRHYTHMIA
- Language
- ISSN
- 01478389
Examines the potential interactions of antiarrhythmic drugs with the operation of the automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICD). Indications for the use of antiarrhythmic medication in patients with AICD; Guidelines on the antiarrhythmic drugs preferred for use in patients with an AICD; Precautions to avoid unwanted consequences.