Value of single oral loading dose of propafenone in converting recent-onset atrial fibrillation: Results of a randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Abstract

Although there is no significant difference in the rates of conversion 24 h after treatment, propafenone works faster than placebo in achieving sinus rhythm. This rapid action of oral propafenone can be useful to solve quickly the clinical problems of a high proportion of patients arriving at the emergency department with acute atrial fibrillation.