title: [Prophylaxis of supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardias on the basis of electrophysiologic examinations].
abstract: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias (PSVT) were classified with regard to electrophysiologic criteria in 12 cases. In 6 patients the reentry circuit of the PSVT involved a concealed accessory connection, in 6 patients the reentry circuit was confined to the A-V node. Different antiarrhythmic drugs were administered orally over a 4 week period, the frequency of attacks and possible side effects were recorded. In patients with accessory pathway metoprolol (n = 3), ajmalin (n = 3), Aprindine (n = 1) and verapamil (n = 1) prevented the occurrence of PSVT. Verapamil, Ro 11-1781, metoprolol and digitalis were effective in A-V nodal reentry. PSVT could be prevented in all but one patient by at least one drug.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013614:Tachycardia, Paroxysmal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
vernacular_title: Prophylaxe supraventrikulärer paroxysmaler tachykardien auf der basis elektrophysiologischer untersuchungen.