Intravenous Clofilium for Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation

Clofilium was administered to 14 patients with mainly chronic atrial fibrillation in a pilot study. QTc prolongation was observed, and 2 patients had conversion to sinus rhythm after drug infusion.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1997-01, Vol.79 (1), p.94-97
Main Authors: Borzak, Steven, Al-Khaled, Nouri, Douthat, Lori, Steinberg, Mitchell, Goldberg, A.David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents - pharmacology
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents - therapeutic use
Antiarythmic agents
Atrial Fibrillation - drug therapy
Atrial Fibrillation - physiopathology
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular system
Chronic Disease
Drug therapy
Female
Heart
Heart Conduction System - drug effects
Hemodynamics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Pilot Projects
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds - pharmacology
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds - therapeutic use
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Summary:Clofilium was administered to 14 patients with mainly chronic atrial fibrillation in a pilot study. QTc prolongation was observed, and 2 patients had conversion to sinus rhythm after drug infusion.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(96)00688-1