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The episode discusses the use of anti-arrhythmic drugs in managing atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with insights from electrophysiologist Dr. Andrew Epstein.

CardioNerds ( Dr. Colin Blumenthal , Dr. Kelly Arps , and Dr. Natalie Marrero ) discuss anti-arrhythmic drugs in the management of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with electrophysiologist Dr. Andrew Epstein . We discuss two major classes of anti-arrhythmic drugs, class IC and class III, as well as digoxin. Dr. Epstein explains their mechanisms of action, indications and specific patient populations in which they would be particularly helpful, efficacy, adverse side effects, contraindications, and key drug-drug interactions. We also elaborate on defining clinical trials and their clinical implications. Given the large burden of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in our patient population and the high prevalence of anti-arrhythmic drug use, this episode is sure to be applicable to many practicing physicians and trainees. Audio editing by CardioNerds academy intern, Grace Qiu . Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation Page CardioNerds Episode Page CardioNerds Academy Cardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal Club Subscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter! Check out…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Colin Blumenthal, Dr. Kelly Arps, Dr. Natalie Marrero

Guest: Dr. Andrew Epstein

Topics covered

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs
• Electrophysiology
• Clinical Trials
• Patient Management

Keywords

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs
• Class IC
• Class III
• Digoxin
• Efficacy
• Adverse Side Effects
• Contraindications

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Organizations: CardioNerds, Circulation, CardioNerds Academy, CardioNerds Journal Club

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