2010•China Practical MedicineRequires access
Clinical observation of ibutilide for the termination of atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation
Wang Gong-xu
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Abstract
Objective To observe efficacy and safety of intravenous ibutilide for treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.Methods A total of 32 patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter were assigned to receive infusion of ibutilide(1 or 2 times,1.0 mg for each).Results The success rates of stopping atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with ibutilide were 83.3%and 50%.Conclusion Ibutilide can rapidly,safely and effectively terminate atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.