PROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN AMIODARONE Versus LIDOCAINE IN SVT

Summary

Introduction: Recent studies have suggested that other medications may be superior to amiodarone in controlling ventricular arrhythmias. However, a prospective and randomized comparison with lidocaine has not yet been described. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the use of amiodarone versus lidocaine in patients with stable ventricular tachycardias. Methodology: For this, a unicentric, randomized and prospective study will be carried out, in which the two drugs will be administered in a comparative manner. Hospital data (test results, medical outcomes, arrhythmia reversal, complications) of patients will be analyzed for safety and effectiveness. Expected results: The use of lidocaine is not inferior to amiodarone in the tolerability and reversion of stable ventricular tachycardias.

Timeline

Start

2017-08-02

Primary completion

2019-08-02

Completion

2022-08-02

Publications

• Results Somberg JC, Bailin SJ, Haffajee CI, Paladino WP, Kerin NZ, Bridges D, Timar S, Molnar J; Amio-Aqueous Investigators. Intravenous lidocaine versus intravenous amiodarone (in a new aqueous formulation) for incessant ventricular tachycardia. Am J Cardiol. 2002 Oct 15;90(8):853-9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(02)02707-8.
• Results Link MS, Berkow LC, Kudenchuk PJ, Halperin HR, Hess EP, Moitra VK, Neumar RW, O'Neil BJ, Paxton JH, Silvers SM, White RD, Yannopoulos D, Donnino MW. Part 7: Adult Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2015 Nov 3;132(18 Suppl 2):S444-64. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000261. No abstract available.

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