The significance and management of ventricular arrhythmias. The Bradshaw Lecture 1979.
Ventricular arrhythmias are the result of a variety of mechanisms that can occur in many different contexts. Although it would be, in principle, desirable to identify and treat the mechanism, therapy at present is best chosen for the particular context in which the rhythm disturbance develops. It seems probable that no one drug will ever be 'the best' and that the physician must be prepared to be familiar with many different drugs and be aware of the potential benefits of electrical therapy and surgery.
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