The efficacy of amiodarone in the treatment of refractory nonsustained ventricular tachycardia.
Amiodarone is very effective in suppressing refractory nonsustained ventricular tachycardia. Efficacy can be assessed after one week of therapy with continued long-term response in the vast majority of patients.
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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD 21215.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013318:Stroke Volume; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000638:Amiodarone