Comparison of the Effects of Na+ and K+ Channel Blockers on the Electrophysiological Properties of the Pulmonary Veins in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Introduction: We assessed the effects of pilsicainide, a pure Na+ channel blocker, and nifekalant, a pure rapid delayed rectifier potassium current (IKr) blocker, on the electrophysiological characteristics within the pulmonary vein (PV) and at the PV-left atrial (LA) junction. Methods and Results:...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Arrhythmia |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1880427610800250 |