Antiarrhythmic Medications< Antiarrhythmic medications are those medications prescribed by Doctors when your heart has gone into an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia or dysrrhythmia); they cause the heart to pump less effectively. These medications are use to get rid of the arrhythmia or to control it. Arrhythmias happen when the electrical mechanism of the heart has gone haywire. The atrium and the ventricles normally beat in a synchronized way but when arrhythmias happen, the normal rhythm is lost. Note - a normal heart rate is called normal sinus rhythm. The normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate that is too fast is called tachycardia and it if it is too low is called bradycardia. There are different types of arrhythmias: Here is a short list of these medications Arrhythmias are also treated from other groups of heart medications such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and potassium channel blockers. The goal of all these drugs is to restore the arrhythmia to a normal heart rate or, to keep the rate controlled. Heart attacks are the number one killer in America, millions of others are recovering from one, and millions are at risk. For this reason, lots and lots of people are taking heart medications. If you are taking them, you are not alone. Self medication administration can be frustrating at times but if you need to take them, there are a few things you should know about. This can help you take them appropriately and get the best results. The information in this section and throughout this site is not meant to diagnose and does not provide any legal advice whatsoever. It is recommended to consult a physician if you have any questions or concerns regarding illnesses, prescribed and over the counter medications including, supplements, herbal and any other types of medicines.
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