This is a lecture presentation that comprehensively classify Anti-arrhythmic medications. The classification of the drugs follow the classification of the disease. There are illustrations to help with easy understanding and retention of knowledge.
CARDIOLOGY 1 UNIT
INTERNAL MEDICINE
JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
(JUTH)
03/17/2023 1
, OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
Introduction
Brief history
Timeline
Epidemiology
Relevant studies
• AETIOLOGY
• CLASSIFICATION OF ARRHYTHMIA
• MECHANISMS OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA
• CLINICAL FEATURES
• INVESTIGATIONS
• CLASSIFICATION OF ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS
• OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES
03/17/2023 2
, INTRODUCTION
• Cardiac arrhythmias are a frequent problem in
clinical practice, occurring in up to 25% of patients
treated with digitalis, 50% of anesthetized patients,
and over 80% of patients with acute myocardial
infarction
Arrhythmia is defined as an abnormality of the cardiac
rate, rhythm or both
03/17/2023 3
, TIMELINE
03/17/2023 4
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