The role of oral 1C antiarrhythmic drugs in terminating atrial fibrillation

Authors
Capucci, A Villani, GQ Piepoli, MF Aschieri, D
Citation
A. Capucci et al., The role of oral 1C antiarrhythmic drugs in terminating atrial fibrillation, CURR OPIN C, 14(1), 1999, pp. 4-8
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
02684705 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
4 - 8
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-4705(199901)14:1<4:TROO1A>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Antiarrhythmic drug therapy still remains the mainstay in the management of many supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. Several studies have re cently pointed out the role of orally administered class 1C drugs in termin ating atrial fibrillation. These drugs can play an important role in the am bulatory management of selected patients. The electrophysiologic mechanisms of these antiarrhythmic drugs together with their pharmacologic properties and clinical indications are discussed according to the current literature .