Journal article
Comparison of β-Blockers, Amiodarone Plus β-Blockers, or Sotalol for Prevention of Shocks From Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: The OPTIC Study: A Randomized Trial
Abstract
CONTEXT: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy is effective but is associated with high-voltage shocks that are painful.
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether amiodarone plus beta-blocker or sotalol are better than beta-blocker alone for prevention of ICD shocks.
Authors
Connolly SJ; Dorian P; Roberts RS; Gent M; Bailin S; Fain ES; Thorpe K; Champagne J; Talajic M; Coutu B
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 295, No. 2, pp. 165–171
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
January 11, 2006
DOI
10.1001/jama.295.2.165
ISSN
0098-7484