Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What are Antiarrhythmic Drugs? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Pharmacology in Respiratory Care
When it comes to pharmacology in respiratory care, most people only think about the medications that are given to affect the lungs. The heart and cardiovascular system is often overlooked. Respiratory therapists are trained to provide care for patients with conditions of both the heart and lungs. These two major organs work together to pump oxygenated blood to all of the cells and tissues within the body. If a disease is inhibiting the functionality of the heart, it could inadvertently affect the lungs as well. Cardiovascular drugs are an important class of medication to learn and understand.

➡️ Antiarrhythmic Agents
Antiarrhythmic agents are administered for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. This is when there is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the patient's heartbeat. For example, the patient's heart could be beating at a rate that is too fast or slow, or it's possible that their heart may be skipping beats as well.

➡️ Types of Antiarrhythmic Agents
- Amiodarone
- Procainamide
- Verapamil
- Lidocaine

➡️ Amiodarone
Amiodarone is a drug that is often administered during Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for the treatment of life-threatening heart rhythm disorders. This includes ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.

➡️ Procainamide
Procainamide is a drug that is indicated for the management and treatment of both ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. This includes atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. It is often administered in patients with Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome.

➡️ Verapamil
Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker medication that is indicated for the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia and is effective in controlling the ventricular rate.

➡️Lidocaine
Lidocaine is often known for being a local anesthetic, however, it can also be administered intravenously for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. It can be given as an alternative to amiodarone for the management of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. Lidocaine may also be used in patients with a myocardial infarction or ischemia.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Pharmacology in Respiratory Care
1:05 - Antiarrhythmic Agents
1:30 - Types of Antiarrhythmic Agents
1:39 - Amiodarone
1:54 - Procainamide
2:09 - Verapamil
2:23 - Lidocaine

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