title: Update on the emergent treatment of arrhythmias.
abstract: The interpretation and treatment of arrhythmias presents a continuing challenge to the emergency physician. Better understanding of the mechanisms involved and development of additional drugs will provide the physician with an enhanced ability to treat these patients effectively in the Emergency Department.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Stapczynski
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000628:therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000503:physiopathology; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents