ventricular tachycardia
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Ventricular tachycardia VT Cluster (VTC)bull SAMIR EL ANSARY
bull ICU PROFESSOR
bull AIN SHAMS
bull CAIRO
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull A VTC is defined as ge 3 sustained VTs24 h
bull Ventricular tachycardia that repeatedly recurs and persists for more than half of a 24-h period despite repeated attempts
to terminate the arrhythmia is designated ldquoincessantrdquo
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull Irrespective of the number of VTs only 302 of patients survived and 155 survived
without heart transplantation four years after the first cluster
bull Incessant VT typically takes one of two forms The most common situation is for VT to be
sustained terminated by external cardioversions but recurrent
bull The time between cardioversion and recurrence may be seconds minutes or more
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull A second form common with the idiopathic VTs manifests as repeated
bursts with runs of VT that spontaneously terminate for a few
intervening sinus beats followed by the next tachycardia burst
bull Cardioversion is futile but may be periodically required if bursts of VT
occasionally degenerate to ventricular fibrillation
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull When incessant VT is polymorphic drug induced torsade de pointes associated with QT prolongation
or myocardial ischemia are the major concerns
bull Runs of polymorphic VT may even repeatedly initiate monomorphic VT in patients with reentry circuits in
regions of scar
bull Suppression of torsade de pointes with intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate andor
overdrive pacing may restore stability
VT Cluster (VTC)
Treatment Options
bull Antiarrythmic drugs
bull Beta Blockade
bull General anesthesia (to reduce sympathetic tone)
bull Intra aortic balloon counterpulsation
bull Catheter ablation ndash percutaneous epicardial
bull LVAD
Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
httpswwwfacebookcomgroups1451610115129555groups1451610115129555
Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull A VTC is defined as ge 3 sustained VTs24 h
bull Ventricular tachycardia that repeatedly recurs and persists for more than half of a 24-h period despite repeated attempts
to terminate the arrhythmia is designated ldquoincessantrdquo
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull Irrespective of the number of VTs only 302 of patients survived and 155 survived
without heart transplantation four years after the first cluster
bull Incessant VT typically takes one of two forms The most common situation is for VT to be
sustained terminated by external cardioversions but recurrent
bull The time between cardioversion and recurrence may be seconds minutes or more
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull A second form common with the idiopathic VTs manifests as repeated
bursts with runs of VT that spontaneously terminate for a few
intervening sinus beats followed by the next tachycardia burst
bull Cardioversion is futile but may be periodically required if bursts of VT
occasionally degenerate to ventricular fibrillation
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull When incessant VT is polymorphic drug induced torsade de pointes associated with QT prolongation
or myocardial ischemia are the major concerns
bull Runs of polymorphic VT may even repeatedly initiate monomorphic VT in patients with reentry circuits in
regions of scar
bull Suppression of torsade de pointes with intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate andor
overdrive pacing may restore stability
VT Cluster (VTC)
Treatment Options
bull Antiarrythmic drugs
bull Beta Blockade
bull General anesthesia (to reduce sympathetic tone)
bull Intra aortic balloon counterpulsation
bull Catheter ablation ndash percutaneous epicardial
bull LVAD
Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
httpswwwfacebookcomgroups1451610115129555groups1451610115129555
Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull Irrespective of the number of VTs only 302 of patients survived and 155 survived
without heart transplantation four years after the first cluster
bull Incessant VT typically takes one of two forms The most common situation is for VT to be
sustained terminated by external cardioversions but recurrent
bull The time between cardioversion and recurrence may be seconds minutes or more
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull A second form common with the idiopathic VTs manifests as repeated
bursts with runs of VT that spontaneously terminate for a few
intervening sinus beats followed by the next tachycardia burst
bull Cardioversion is futile but may be periodically required if bursts of VT
occasionally degenerate to ventricular fibrillation
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull When incessant VT is polymorphic drug induced torsade de pointes associated with QT prolongation
or myocardial ischemia are the major concerns
bull Runs of polymorphic VT may even repeatedly initiate monomorphic VT in patients with reentry circuits in
regions of scar
bull Suppression of torsade de pointes with intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate andor
overdrive pacing may restore stability
VT Cluster (VTC)
Treatment Options
bull Antiarrythmic drugs
bull Beta Blockade
bull General anesthesia (to reduce sympathetic tone)
bull Intra aortic balloon counterpulsation
bull Catheter ablation ndash percutaneous epicardial
bull LVAD
Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
httpswwwfacebookcomgroups1451610115129555groups1451610115129555
Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull A second form common with the idiopathic VTs manifests as repeated
bursts with runs of VT that spontaneously terminate for a few
intervening sinus beats followed by the next tachycardia burst
bull Cardioversion is futile but may be periodically required if bursts of VT
occasionally degenerate to ventricular fibrillation
VT Cluster (VTC)
bull When incessant VT is polymorphic drug induced torsade de pointes associated with QT prolongation
or myocardial ischemia are the major concerns
bull Runs of polymorphic VT may even repeatedly initiate monomorphic VT in patients with reentry circuits in
regions of scar
bull Suppression of torsade de pointes with intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate andor
overdrive pacing may restore stability
VT Cluster (VTC)
Treatment Options
bull Antiarrythmic drugs
bull Beta Blockade
bull General anesthesia (to reduce sympathetic tone)
bull Intra aortic balloon counterpulsation
bull Catheter ablation ndash percutaneous epicardial
bull LVAD
Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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AIN SHAMSCAIRO
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VT Cluster (VTC)
bull When incessant VT is polymorphic drug induced torsade de pointes associated with QT prolongation
or myocardial ischemia are the major concerns
bull Runs of polymorphic VT may even repeatedly initiate monomorphic VT in patients with reentry circuits in
regions of scar
bull Suppression of torsade de pointes with intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate andor
overdrive pacing may restore stability
VT Cluster (VTC)
Treatment Options
bull Antiarrythmic drugs
bull Beta Blockade
bull General anesthesia (to reduce sympathetic tone)
bull Intra aortic balloon counterpulsation
bull Catheter ablation ndash percutaneous epicardial
bull LVAD
Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
VT Cluster (VTC)
Treatment Options
bull Antiarrythmic drugs
bull Beta Blockade
bull General anesthesia (to reduce sympathetic tone)
bull Intra aortic balloon counterpulsation
bull Catheter ablation ndash percutaneous epicardial
bull LVAD
Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
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Dosage
bull Amiodarone mdash Amiodarone is given as a 150 mg (or 5 mgkg) IV bolus over 10 minutes
additional boluses of 150 mg over 10 minutes are given every 10 to 15 minutes as needed
Alternatively an infusion of 360 mg (1 mgmin) over six hours followed by 540 mg
(05 mgmin) over the remaining 18 hours can be used
bull The maximum total dose (including doses given during resuscitation) is 22 grams in 24
hours
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
Dosage
bull Lidocaine
bull Lidocaine is given by IV push in a dose of 05 to 075 mgkg repeated every 5 to
10 minutes as needed
bull
bull At the same time a continuous IV infusion of 1 to 4 mgmin is begun
bull The maximum total dose is 3 mgkg over one hour
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
Dosage
bull Procainamide
bull Loading dose
bull 15-18 mgkg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mgdose repeated every 5 minutes as
needed to a total dose of 1 g
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
Dosage
bull Procainamide bull Reduce loading dose to 12 mgkg in severe renal or
cardiac impairmentMaintenance dose 1-4 mgminute by continuous
infusion
bull Maintenance infusions should be reduced by one-third in patients with moderate renal or cardiac
impairment and by two-thirds in patients with severe renal or cardiac impairment
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
Dosage
bull Procainamide ACLS guidelines Infuse 20
mgminute until arrhythmia is controlled hypotension occurs QRS
complex widens by 50 of its original width or total of 17 mgkg is
given
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
SHock Inhibition Evaluation
with AzimiLiDe (SHIELD) Investigators
bull uppression of ventricular tachycardiafibrillation (VTVF) leading to implanted cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD) therapies
bull Of 633 ICD recipients 148 (23) experienced at least one ES (electrical storm) over 1-year follow-up
bull Compared with placebo azimilide reduced the risk of recurrent ES by 37 (p=011) nonsignificantly
bull CONCLUSION ES is common and unpredictable in ICD recipients and it is a strong predictor of
hospitalization
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Wellcome in our new group DrSAMIR EL ANSARY
GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
Left stellate ganglionic blockade
bull Sympathetic blockade is superior to the antiarrhythmic therapy recommended by the
ACLS guidelines in treating ES patients bull The role of increased sympathetic activity in
the genesis of ES bull Sympathetic blockade not class 1
antiarrhythmic drugs should be the treatment of choice for ES
Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
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Therapies for VTABLATION
Ablation is indicated in patients who are otherwise at low riskfor SCD and have sustained predominantly monomorphic VTthat is drug resistant who are drug intolerant or who do not
wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with bundle-branch reentrant VT
Ablation is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients with an ICD who are receiving multiple shocks as a result of sustainedVT that is not manageable by reprogramming or changing drug
therapy or who do not wish long-term drug therapy
Ablation is indicated in patients with WPW syndrome resuscitated from sudden cardiac arrest due to AF and rapid conduction over the accessory pathway
causing VF
Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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AIN SHAMSCAIRO
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Therapies for VT
Ablation
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have symptomatic
nonsustained monomorphic VT that is drug resistant whoare drug intolerant or who do not wish long-term drug
therapy
Ablation can be useful therapy in patients who are otherwise at low risk for SCD and have frequent
symptomatic predominantly monomorphic PVCs that aredrug resistant or who are drug intolerant or who do not wish
long-term drug therapy
Ablation can be useful in symptomatic patients with WPW syndrome who have accessory pathways with refractory periods less than
240 ms in duration
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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GOOD LUCK
SAMIR EL ANSARYICU PROFESSOR
AIN SHAMSCAIRO
elansarysamiryahoocom
Incessant VT
Revascularization and beta blockade followed by
intravenous antiarrythmic drugs such as
procainamide or
amiodarone are recommended for patients with
recurrent
or incessant polymorphic VT due to acute MI
Intravenous amiodarone or procainamide followed by
VT
ablation can be effective in the management of
patients
with frequently recurring or incessant monomorphic
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Incessant VT
Intravenous amiodarone and intravenous beta
blockers
separately or together may be reasonable in
patients
with VT storm
Overdrive pacing or general anesthesia may
be considered for patients with frequently
recurring or incessant VT
Spinal cord modulation may be considered for
some
patients with frequently recurring or incessant
VT
Acute Management of Specific Arrhythmias
Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Digitalis Toxicity
An antidigitalis antibody is recommended for patients who
present with sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AV
block andor asystole that are considered due to digitalistoxicity
Patients taking digitalis who present with mild cardiactoxicity (eg isolated ectopic beats only) can be
managedeffectively with recognition continuous monitoring of
cardiacrhythm withdrawal of digitalis restoration of normalelectrolyte levels (including serum potassium greater
than 4 mML) and oxygenation
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Digitalis Toxicity
Magnesium or pacing is reasonable for patients
who take digitalis and present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias
advanced AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Digitalis Toxicity
Dialysis for the management of hyperkalemia may be
considered for patients who take digitalis and present with
severe toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced
AV block andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Digitalis Toxicity
Management by lidocaine or phenytoin is not recommended
for patients taking digitalis and who present with severe
toxicity (sustained ventricular arrhythmias advanced AVblock andor asystole)
VA amp SCD Related to Specific Populations
Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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Drug Interacting Drug Effect
QT-prolonging
antiarrhythmics
Diuretics Increased T de P risk due to
diuretic-induced hypokalemia
Beta blockers Amiodarone clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Bradycardia when used in
combination
Digoxin Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine
dilitiazem verapamil
Verapamil Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
dilitiazem
Diltiazem Amiodarone beta blockers clonidine digoxin
verapamil
Sildenafil Nitrates Increased and persistent
vasodilation risk of
myocardial ischemia
Clonidine Amiodarone beta blockers digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Amiodarone Beta blockers clonidine digoxin dilitiazem
verapamil
Drug Interactions Causing Arrhythmias
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