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Is there any utility in starting quinidine for non-ischemic VT storm refractory to amiodarone, lidocaine?

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Cardiology · Lankenau Heart Group

Unfortunately, there are no data regarding this strategy. In addition, IV quinidine is generally not available in the US. In this clinical scenario, in addition to betablockade, my choice might be to try mexiletine, although again, it is only available orally and there are scant data in this regard....

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