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Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
channel blocking effects ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... block alpha & beta ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... #cardiology
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Pharmacology Comparison ... limited by side effects ... #Table #Receptors ... #cardiology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... channel blocking effects ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... block alpha & beta ... pathophysiology #cardiology
Cardiac Event Monitors
 • Holter Monitor - Records every heart beat for 24-48 hours
 • Loop/Event
Records every heart beat ... device that patient places ... Monitors #heart #cardiology ... telemetry #devices #comparison ... #table