[Clinical case of the month. Atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response (1:1 atrioventricular conduction) caused by flecaïnide].
We report a case of 1:1 flutter in a patient taking flecaïnide for atrial fibrillation. We discuss the mechanism of the arrhythmia, its treatment and the preventive attitude to be adopted.
Robinet
S
S
Universite de Liège, Belgique.
Melon
R
R
Piérard
L
L
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy; D001282:Atrial Flutter / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001283:Atrioventricular Node / Q000187:drug effects*; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005424:Flecainide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013616:Tachycardia, Sinus / Q000139:chemically induced
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D005424:Flecainide