Pace and sotalol – three case reports of the benefits and potential hazards associated with sotalol administration in sinus node dysfunctio
Journal Title: Human & Veterinary Medicine - International Journal of the Bioflux Society - Year 2011, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The sinus node dysfunction is associated with conduction system disease and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter). The only effective treatment for patients with chronic symptomatic sinus node dysfunction is pacemaker therapy. In tachy-brady syndrome patients, in addition to pacemaker therapy, the pharmacological treatment is necessary to avoid tachycardia episodes. Because of the frequent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation episodes a good choice to maintain the sinus rhythm is represented by sotalol. This article will present three patients that provide examples of beneficial effects of sotalol and also on the risk of severe adverse events in some cases.
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Ştefan Roşianu, Anca Buzoianu, Adela Roşianu, Radu Căpâlneanu
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