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Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public

Calcium channel blockers are a group of medications that slow down the heart rate and prevent the heart from beating too fast. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Calcium%20Channe...

Cardioversion [English] Permalink Public

Cardioversion (sounds like kar-dee-oh-ver-shun) is a medical procedure that treats a heart rhythm problem. It is used to restore a fast or irregular heartbeat back to the normal rhythm. Common heart rhythm problems treated with cardioversion include atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardioversion%20...

Digoxin [English] Permalink Public

Digoxin (Lanoxin or Toloxin) is a medication that slows down your heart rate and prevents the heart from beating too fast. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Digoxin%20Resour...

Dronedarone [English] Permalink Public

Dronedarone (Multaq) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Dronedarone.pdf

Pacemakers [English] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker.pdf

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Propafenone [English] Permalink Public

Propafenone (Rhythmol) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Propafenone.pdf

Sotalol [English] Permalink Public

Sotalol (Sotacor) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Sotalol.pdf

Beta Blockers [English] Permalink Public

Beta Blockers are a group of medications that relax the heart muscle, slow down your heart rate, help to make you feel better by reducing the symptoms of a fast or irregular heartbeat. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Beta%20blocker.p...

Flecainide [English] Permalink Public

Flecainide is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Flecainide.pdf

Left Atrial Appendage Closure: An option for preventing stroke for people living with atrial fibrillation (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

An option for preventing stroke for people living with atrial fibrillation when blood thinners and other medicines might not be the best option for preventing blood clots. Describes the procedure and what to know before deciding if this is an option to consider. (English) Colour