Korean Circ J.  1987 Sep;17(3):585-591. 10.4070/kcj.1987.17.3.585.

Antiarrhythmic Effect of Amiodarone on Ventricular Arrhythmias

• Choi SK
• Choi YH
• Yoo WS

• KMID: 2093227
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1987.17.3.585

Abstract

The antiarrhythmic effect of oral amiodarone was evaluated by 24-hr Holter monitoring in 12 patients with frequent and/or complex ventricular ectopy. Amiodarone was administered as following schedule; 600mg a day for the 1st week, 400mg a day for the 2nd week and 200mg a day, 5 days a week from the 3rd week. In 9 patients, the frequency of VPC decreased significantly or the grade of VPC changed to the more benign grade, so we considered them as "Effective Group" (75%). In 7 patients, both the frequency and the grade of VPC improved, so we considered them as "Excellent Group" (58%). No significant side effect was observed during investigation. We concluded that amiodarone is very effective antiarrhythmic drug and has no serious side effect during a short-term observation.

MeSH Terms

Amiodarone*
Appointments and Schedules
Arrhythmias, Cardiac*
Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
Humans
Amiodarone