Reversal of atrial tachycardia with intravenous administration of verapamil in a dog.
Intravenous administration of verapamil at low dosage was effective in reversal of atrial tachycardia of unknown origin in a dog. The sinus rhythm remained normal for 24 hours before it reverted back to atrial tachycardia. A second IV administration of verapamil was effective in reversal of the atrial tachycardia, and a tapering dosage of verapamil, PO, was used to maintain normal sinus rhythm.
Foodman
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Department of Clinical Studies, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6010.
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D006325:Heart Atria; D008297:Male; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014700:Verapamil / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014700:Verapamil