antiarrhythmic

noun/adjective

Meaning

A medication used to prevent or treat irregular heartbeats by stabilizing the electrical activity of the heart.

Examples

The patient was placed on an antiarrhythmic drug to manage his atrial fibrillation.
Doctors often monitor patients closely when starting a new antiarrhythmic regimen due to potential side effects.

Synonyms: heart medication, cardiac drug, anti-arrhythmia agent, rhythm-control agent

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antiarrhythmic

noun/adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiəˈrɪðmɪk/

Definition

A medication used to prevent or treat irregular heartbeats by stabilizing the electrical activity of the heart.

Examples

The patient was placed on an antiarrhythmic drug to manage his atrial fibrillation.
Doctors often monitor patients closely when starting a new antiarrhythmic regimen due to potential side effects.
Research into more effective antiarrhythmic agents continues to be a priority in cardiovascular medicine.

Synonyms of antiarrhythmic

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