Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2015
A patient has developed paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia against the background of cardiac infarction. What antiarrhythmic drug should be chosen to avoid lowering cardiac output?
Answer options
- Verapamil
- Lidocaine hydrochloride
- Procainamide
- Potassium chloride
- Propranolol
Correct answer
Lidocaine hydrochloride
Explanation
Lidocaine hydrochloride is an antiarrhythmic drug capable of preserving cardiac output.
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