title: A comparison of antiarrhythmic drugs.
abstract: Frequently the nurse anesthetist encounters a patient who is receiving antiarrhythmic therapy. As a practitioner, the anesthetist should be aware of the affect that a specific antiarrhythmic drug has on the patient, and the potential adverse effects that each drug may have. These patients require special consideration when planning their anesthetic care, as they have a higher potential for perioperative problems. This article describes the antiarrhythmic drug classification, and gives a brief summary of each of the drugs listed in the antiarrhythmic classification.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Henahan
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000145:classification* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents