[Pro-arrhythmic effects of antiarrhythmic drugs in patients with ischemic heart disease].

The incidence of proarrhythmic effect of antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in not well documented. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency od proarrhythmia in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and ventricular premature beats (VPBs) in whom various class I, II and III AADs were tested by 24-h Holter ecg. All data were collected in a prospective manner.

[Implantation of an automatic cardioverter-defibrillator--case report].

Authors present a case of a female patient with abundant attacks of rapid ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, frequently resuscitated, who received an automatic cardioverter--defibrillator (AICD)--Ventak 1520 (CPI). Sooner 5-month pharmacotherapy with attainable drugs was deceptive. Operative and postoperative period was uncomplicated.