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  • The study investigates the effectiveness and tolerability of oral procainamide versus mexiletine for treating recurrent ventricular arrhythmias in patients who didn't respond to standard therapies like amiodarone and beta-blockers.
  • Out of 68 patients treated, approximately 56% experienced a significant reduction in arrhythmia burden, with procainamide showing nearly three times higher efficacy compared to mexiletine.
  • Side effects were noted in both treatments, but procainamide had a lower discontinuation rate due to severe side effects, suggesting it may be a preferable option for this patient group.
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