“Can medications help with arrhythmia?”
I was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. Can medications help with arrhythmia?
4 Answers
CardiacElectrophysiologistCardiologist
There is a several classes of medication are used to treat arrhythmia, such a Beta-blockers: atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol. Calcium channels blocker such as diltiazem and verapamil. Sodium channel blockers: quinidine and lidocaine. Potassium channel blockers: amiodarone and sotalol. Anticoagulants: warfarin, apixaban, and rivaroxaban.
Yes. There are several medications for different types of arrhythmias. If there is no response, then certain procedures like ablation can be done to treat arrhythmias permanently.
There are numerous cardiac arrhythmias, medications can help with some. You should consult with your PCP for treatmentmanagement of your condition.
Yes, they can, depending on the arrhythmia. Have you seen a cardiologist?
