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[Cardiac arrhythmias. Diagnosis and treatment]
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 9, 1992
Insights
This report provides guidelines for treating fast (tachyarrhythmias) and slow (bradyarrhythmias) heart rhythms. It also advises on referring patients for specialized electrophysiological evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Guidelines for managing cardiac rhythm disorders.
- Prepared by a Danish working group.
Purpose:
- To provide recommendations for treating tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias.
- To guide patient referral for electrophysiological assessment.
Summary:
- Offers guidance on both drug-based and non-drug-based treatments for abnormal heart rhythms.
- Includes criteria for referring patients to specialized electrophysiology centers.
Impact:
- Aims to standardize care for patients with heart rhythm disturbances.
- Facilitates appropriate utilization of electrophysiology services.
Abstract:
This review is a task force report prepared by a working group appointed by the Danish Society of International Medicine. The report gives guidelines for the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias and for the referral of patients to centers with electrophysiological experience.