Proarrhythmia Induced by Propafenone: What is the Mechanism?
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Propafenone, a Class IC antiarrhythmic drug, is an orally active sodium channel-blocking agent. It is effective in supraventricular tachyarrhythmias and is particularly useful in converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. In therapeutic doses, it may cause non-cardiac and cardiac toxicity, including proarrhythmia.
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دوره 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010