Prophylactic treatment after electroconversion of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia. Sinus rhythm can often be restored by electroconversion, but the relapse rate is high. Various antiarrhythmic drugs have been used to maintain sinus rhythm after electroconversion. This article reviews the experience with these drugs and suggests a treatment strategy.
Department of Medicine I, Sahlgrenska Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
B W
BW
Karlson
J
J
Herlitz
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N
Edvardsson
S B
SB
Olsson
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D004554:Electric Countershock; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents