title: Update on new antiarrhythmic drugs.
abstract: Although strides have been made in the surgical and technological management of arrhythmias, the widespread use of antiarrhythmic drugs continues as a therapeutic approach. Based on a review of cellular electrophysiology and the classification system of antiarrhythmic drugs, this article addresses the actions, indications, adverse effects, and nursing implications for new antiarrhythmic drugs. Nurses are provided with the essential information about these drugs so that safe and effective therapy can be achieved.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Morton
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents