Abstract |
We present a case of a 49-year-old man with inappropriate sinus tachycardia and ventricular dysfunction. The conventional treatment ( ace-inhibitor and beta-blockers) was not well tolerated by the patient, so Ivabradine, a specific inhibitor of If current in the sinus node, was started. After 3 months of using this medication, we observed an improvement of ejection fraction and quality of life.
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Authors | Antonella Sette, Annamaria Martino, Ernesto Lioy, Leonardo Calò |
Journal | Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
(J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol)
Vol. 21
Issue 7
Pg. 815-7
(Jul 2010)
ISSN: 1540-8167 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20233274
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
- Benzazepines
- Ivabradine
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Topics |
- Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Benzazepines
(therapeutic use)
- Electrocardiography
- Heart Rate
(drug effects)
- Humans
- Ivabradine
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Quality of Life
- Stroke Volume
(drug effects)
- Tachycardia, Sinus
(complications, drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
(drug therapy, etiology, physiopathology)
- Ventricular Function, Left
(drug effects)
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