Continuous vs episodic prophylactic treatment with amiodarone for the prevention of atrial fibrillation: a randomized trial

Authors :: Ahmed, Sheba
Rienstra, Michiel
Crijns, Harry J.G.M.
Links, Thera P.
Wiesfeld, Ans C.P.
Hillege, Hans L.
Bosker, Hans A.
Lok, Dirk J.A.
Van Gelder, Isabelle C.
Van Veldhuisen, Dirk J.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Oct 15, 2008, Vol. 300 Issue 15, p1784, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: A study was conducted to compare major events among patients who received continuous against those who received episodic amiodarone treatment in order to prevent atrial fibrillation. Results indicated that outcome of adverse events in both groups were the same but episodic treatment had a higher recurrence of atrial fibrillation and mortality.

Subjects :: Atrial fibrillation -- Care and treatment
Antibiotics -- Usage
Antibiotics -- Health aspects

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