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A CASE OF LIFE-THREATENING FLECAINIDE INDUCED VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

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The class 1C antiarrhythmic agent flecainide is considered a first-line rhythm control option for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients without LV dysfunction or coronary artery disease. However, due to its… Click to show full abstract

The class 1C antiarrhythmic agent flecainide is considered a first-line rhythm control option for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients without LV dysfunction or coronary artery disease. However, due to its blockade of sodium channels, its use carries the risk of PR and QRS prolongation and life-

Keywords: life threatening; threatening flecainide; case life; induced ventricular; life; flecainide induced

Journal Title: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Year Published: 2020

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