The active substance pindolol belongs to the group of beta blockers. It is used, among other things, for the therapy of high blood pressure. What is pindolol? The active substance pindolol belongs to the group of beta-blockers. It is used, among other things, for the therapy of high blood pressure. Pindolol is a nonselective beta … Pindolol: Effects, Usage & Risks
Short misfires or stumbles of the heart have been experienced by almost everyone. These so-called extrasystoles can occur for no apparent reason, but also in stressful situations. While they are usually harmless and disappear quickly, in other cases they can be the harbinger of serious heart disease. In such cases, appropriate treatment of the extrasystoles … Extrasystoles: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Verapamil is a vasodilator drug that belongs to the group of calcium antagonists or the group of calcium channel blockers. According to the Vaughan/Williams classification, verapamil is one of the antiarrhythmic agents. What is verapamil? Verapamil is an agent widely used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. Verapamil is an agent widely used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. … Verapamil: Effects, Uses & Risks
Schwartz-Bartter syndrome is an endocrine disorder associated with increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). As a result, too little fluid is excreted by the kidneys. The urine is insufficiently diluted. What is Schwartz-Bartter syndrome? Schwartz-Bartter syndrome is also known as syndrome of inadequate ADH secretion, or SIADH for short. It is a disorder of osmotic … Schwartz-Bartter Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
General therapeutic principles In the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmia, causal therapy is the first priority. If the cardiac dysrhythmia is caused by cardiac diseases or metabolic disorders (e.g. hyperthyroidism), the first step is to treat them. Often the cardiac dysrhythmia then recedes. If it is not possible to treat the underlying disease of the cardiac … Cardiac arrhythmia therapy
Electrotherapy The electrotherapy of cardiac arrhythmias involves the use of pacemaker systems. On the other hand, this also includes defibrillation and high-frequency current ablation Pacemaker A pacemaker (PM) is a medical electrical device that can accelerate the heart rate when the heartbeat is too slow, i.e. bradycardia. In the meantime, however, devices are also in … Electrotherapy | Cardiac arrhythmia therapy
Surgical therapy Due to the development of catheter ablation, rhythm surgery has receded into the background All articles in this series: Cardiac arrhythmia therapy Electrotherapy Surgical therapy
