title: The efficacy of amiodarone in the treatment of refractory nonsustained ventricular tachycardia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD 21215.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Ballas
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Veltri
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000638:Amiodarone