A New Antiarrhythmic Drug in the Treatment of Recent-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: Vernakalant

作者:Vizzardi Enrico*; Salghetti Francesca; Bonadei Ivano; Gelsomino Sandro; Lorusso Roberto; D' Aloia Antonio; Curnis Antonio
来源:Cardiovascular Therapeutics, 2013, 31(5): e55-e62.
DOI:10.1111/1755-5922.12026

摘要

Summary %26lt;br%26gt;Vernakalant is a new antiarrhythmic agent recently approved in Europe for the rapid cardioversion of recent-onset atrial fibrillation. It works by blocking early-activating K+ atrial channels and frequency-dependent atrial Na+ channels, prolonging atrial refractory periods and rate-dependent slowing atrial conduction, without promoting ventricular arrhythmia. Preclinical and clinical trials showed good toleration of this drug. The main purpose of our review is to describe all the trials that led to the incorporation of vernakalant into the current European atrial fibrillation guidelines.

  • 出版日期2013-10