Table 2

Effect of intravenous isoprenaline and class 1C drugs on mean of 100 consecutive atrial fibrillation intervals (MFF) and mean RR interval under basal conditions

Baseline5 MinutesIsoprenalineClass 1C drug
MFF HRA (ms)177 (22)2-150 162 (16)2-150 144 (11)2-150 295 (49)
MFF CS (ms) 180 (16)2-150 168 (11)2-150 148 (13)2-150 300 (47)
RR (ms)480 (105)480 (108)377 (37)529 (138)
  • 2-150 p < 0.05 v class 1C drug; p < 0.05 v isoprenaline.

  • CS, coronary sinus; HRA, high right atrium.