S1E56 Antiarrhythmic Drugs

S1E56 Antiarrhythmic Drugs

From Cram The Pance by Scott Shapiro PA-C

September 28, 2025 · 49 min

About this episode

This episode provides a high-yield review of antiarrhythmic drugs for various medical exams.

High Yield Antiarrhythmic Drugs Review: Class I (Sodium Channel Blockers) Class II (Beta Blockers) Class III (Potassium channel blockers) Class IV (Calcium Channel Blockers) for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams. Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, Medical, USMLE, Nursing Exams. ►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!) Included in review: Pathophysiology of antiarrhythmics, cardiac action potential, phases 0–4, Phase 0 depolarization, Phase 1 initial repolarization, Phase 2 plateau, Phase 3 repolarization, resting membrane potential, cardiomyocytes, pacemaker cells, funny current (If), L-type calcium channels, T-type calcium channels, effective refractory period (ERP), conduction velocity, reentry, rate control, rhythm control, AV node, SA node, QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, post-MI arrhythmias, structural heart disease, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, ACLS, catecholamines, cAMP, PKA, beta-1 receptors, calcium influx, nodal blockade, non-dihydropyridine vs dihydropyridine, Disopyramide, Quinidine, Procainamide…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Shapiro PA-C

Topics covered

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs
  • Cardiac Action Potential
  • Pharmacology
  • Physician Assistant Exams
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Review

Keywords

  • antiarrhythmic drugs
  • PANCE
  • PANRE
  • cardiac action potential
  • sodium channel blockers
  • beta blockers
  • potassium channel blockers
  • calcium channel blockers
  • medical review

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Disopyramide, Quinidine, Procainamide, Lidocaine, Mexiletine, Flecainide, Propafenone, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol

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