Introduction: Cardiac arrhythmias a clinical problem -- Electrophysiological basis of the arrhythmias -- Class I antiarrhythmic drugs (Na+ channel blockers) -- Potassium-channel blockers -- Betablockers -- Modulation of calcium handling/Calcium-channel modulators -- Other antiarrhythmic drugs: Novel targets for AADs -- Non-antiarrhythmic drugs with antiarrhythmic effects -- Clinical management of the arrhythmias.

This extensively updated edition reviews current and potential future therapies for cardiac arrhythmias. Developing the highly practical format of the original, this edition provides a thorough guide for the use of pharmaceuticals in the management of the condition and is focused on providing a clinical manual for arrhythmia treatment. Antiarrhythmic Drugs builds on the current understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms and insights gained from previous studies of therapeutic interventions. It is designed to establish the baseline level of knowledge that a cardiovascular professional needs to know on a day-to-day basis.