Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Antiarrhythmic drugs can cause new, potentially deadly heart arrhythmias. Amiodarone is effective but can cause serious side effects and requires ...

The authors' work is supported by the European Network for Translational Research in Atrial Fibrillation (EUTRAF, No. 261057), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (AF Competence ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Catheter ablation improved outcomes vs. antiarrhythmic drugs in patients with VT and ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Naccarelli answers the question: 'What Is Sotalol, How Does It Work?' — -- Question: I have been placed on an antiarrhythmic drug called sotalol for my heart rhythm problem. How does it work ...

Clearing clinical and regulatory hurdles in the development of a fast-acting nasal spray for a heart condition has given ...

Upfront catheter ablation is a better first-line strategy for patients who develop ventricular tachycardia (VT) after a myocardial infarction (MI) than waiting until antiarrhythmic drugs fail, a ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Purpose Long-term usage of the antiarrhythmic drug digoxin has been connected to lowered risk of prostate cancer. A recent study has suggested ...

The human voltage-gated sodium channel, hNaV1.5, is responsible for the rapid upstroke of the cardiac action potential and is target for antiarrhythmic therapy. Despite the clinical relevance of hNaV1 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For patients with obesity and atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation was the best strategy to prevent AF ...

Tasigna (nilotinib) is a brand-name oral capsule prescribed for a certain type of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Tasigna can interact with some other drugs, such as certain antiarrhythmic medications ...