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Efficacy and adverse effects of sotalol in adults with congenital heart disease.
Author: CelermajerDavid S, CordinaRachael L, McGuireMark A, MooreBenjamin M
Original Abstract of the Article :
Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are predisposed to arrhythmias, which can often be refractory to medical therapy. Sotalol is an attractive alternative antiarrhythmic to amiodarone in this younger patient population, given the latter's toxicity profile, but it may have proarrhythmic effect...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.06.066
データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)
Sotalol: A Promising Antiarrhythmic for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
This study examines the use of [sotalol], an [antiarrhythmic medication], in [adults with congenital heart disease (CHD)], a population often prone to [arrhythmias], irregular heartbeats that can be [as unpredictable as a desert sandstorm]. The authors sought to evaluate the [efficacy and safety] of sotalol in treating arrhythmias in this patient group, seeking to provide [a safer alternative] to [amiodarone], a medication with a [more extensive toxicity profile].
Sotalol: A Potential Solution for Arrhythmias in CHD Patients
The study found that sotalol showed [promising efficacy] in treating arrhythmias in adults with CHD, offering a potential [safer alternative] to amiodarone for this patient population. The findings suggest that sotalol could be a [valuable addition] to the therapeutic arsenal for managing arrhythmias in CHD patients.
Sotalol: A Hope for Improved Cardiac Health in CHD Patients
This research could lead to [better treatment options] for adults with CHD, potentially [improving their cardiac health] and [reducing their risk of complications] associated with arrhythmias. The study highlights the importance of [carefully evaluating the risks and benefits] of antiarrhythmic medications to ensure [optimal patient care] and [improved outcomes].
Dr.Camel's Conclusion
This study is a reminder that [medical research] is constantly striving to find [safer and more effective treatments] for [even the most challenging conditions]. The authors' exploration of sotalol as a potential antiarrhythmic for adults with CHD is a step towards [improving the management of arrhythmias] in this vulnerable patient population. It's a testament to the power of [scientific inquiry] to find solutions that can [enhance the quality of life] for those living with [heart conditions]. As we continue to learn more about the complexities of the cardiovascular system, we can hope for [even better treatments] to emerge, bringing [health and well-being] to those who need it most.
Date :
- Date Completed 2019-07-22
- Date Revised 2019-07-22
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