439. Atrial Fibrillation: Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs in the Management of Atrial Arrhythmias with Dr. Andrew Epstein

CardioNerds ( Dr. Colin Blumenthal , Dr. Kelly Arps , and Dr. Natalie Marrero ) discuss anti-arrhythmic drugs in the management of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with electrophysiologist Dr. Andrew Epstein . We discuss two major classes of anti-arrhythmic drugs, class IC and class III, as well as digoxin. Dr. Epstein explains their mechanisms of action, indications and specific patient populations in which they would be particularly helpful, efficacy, adverse side effects, contraindications, and key drug-drug interactions. We also elaborate on defining clinical trials and their clinical implications. Given the large burden of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in our patient population and the high prevalence of anti-arrhythmic drug use, this episode is sure to be applicable to many practicing physicians and trainees. Audio editing by CardioNerds academy intern, Grace Qiu . Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation Page CardioNerds Episode Page CardioNerds Academy Cardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal Club

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439. Atrial Fibrillation: Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs in the Management of Atrial Arrhythmias with Dr. Andrew Epstein is an episode from Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast by CardioNerds.

This episode is 47:13 long.

This episode was published on Dec 25, 2025.

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