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Is there any utility in starting quinidine for non-ischemic VT storm refractory to amiodarone, lidocaine?

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Cardiology · Lankenau Heart Group
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Unfortunately, there are no data regarding this strategy. In addition, IV quinidine is generally not available in the US. In this clinical scenario, in addition to beta-blockade, my choice might be to try mexiletine, although again, it is only available orally and there are scant data in this regard...

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