Key result
Quinidine administration for auricular fibrillation was discussed regarding its physiologic action and elimination, with no quantitative clinical results reported in the truncated abstract.
Why the study?
Does quinidine restore normal cardiac rhythm in cases of auricular fibrillation?
Does quinidine restore normal cardiac rhythm in cases of auricular fibrillation?
This historical paper reviews the physiologic action and clinical use of quinidine for restoring normal rhythm in auricular fibrillation.
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No quantitative efficacy data in this review; leaves open prospective trials to define quinidine's role in AF.
Smith et al. (1939) studied Auricular fibrillation. Quinidine and Strychnine was evaluated. Quinidine administration for auricular fibrillation was discussed regarding its physiologic action and elimination, with no quantitative clinical results reported in the truncated abstract.