A Randomized Study of the Prevention of Sudden Death in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

E. Buxton, Alfred; L. Lee, Kerry; D. Fisher, John; E. Josephson, Mark; N. Prystowsky, Eric; E. Hafley, Gail

doi:10.1056/nejm199912163412503

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A Randomized Study of the Prevention of Sudden Death in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Dec 16, 1999

Authors:

Alfred E. Buxton

Kerry L. Lee

John D. Fisher

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Empirical antiarrhythmic therapy has not reduced mortality among patients with coronary artery disease and asymptomatic ventricular arrhythmias. Previous studies have suggested that antiarrhythmic therapy guided by electrophysiologic testing might reduce the risk of sudden death. METHODS...

Subject

Medicine

Asymptomatic

Coronary artery disease

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