Anti-arrhythmic Drugs: Hand Written Notes
Complete handwritten notes on cardiac arrhythmia medications including:
- Vaughan Williams classification
- Mechanisms of action
- ECG pattern correlations
- Clinical applications
- Adverse effects
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Comprehensive Guide to Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Vaughan Williams Classification
- Class I (Na+ channel blockers):
- IA: Quinidine, Procainamide
- IB: Lidocaine, Mexiletine
- IC: Flecainide, Propafenone
- Class II (Beta-blockers):
- Propranolol, Metoprolol
- Class III (K+ channel blockers):
- Amiodarone, Sotalol
- Class IV (Ca2+ channel blockers):
- Verapamil, Diltiazem
Mechanisms of Action
- Modulation of cardiac ion channels
- Alteration of action potential duration
- Suppression of abnormal automaticity
- Interruption of re-entry circuits
Clinical Applications
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter management
- Ventricular tachycardia treatment
- Supraventricular tachycardia control
- Post-MI arrhythmia prevention
Special Features Included
- Drug comparison tables
- ECG change illustrations
- Dosing protocols
- Proarrhythmic risk factors
Recent Advances
- Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation
- Vernakalant (atrial-selective agent)
- Catheter ablation techniques
- Genetic testing for drug selection
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