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World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2024; 16(12): 768-775
Published online Dec 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i12.768
Nicorandil as a promising therapeutic option for ventricular arrhythmia: A case report and review of literature
Ling-Yu Bai, Ming Zhao, Kui-Ying Ma
Ling-Yu Bai, Ming Zhao, Kui-Ying Ma, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Bai LY and Ma KY performed the study; Bai LY and Zhao M analyzed the data; Bai LY wrote the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 2017MS(LH)0824.
Informed consent statement: Study participants or her legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Ming Zhao, PhD, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, No. 1742 East Section of Holinhe Street, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. langzhe73@163.com
Received: July 10, 2024
Revised: October 23, 2024
Accepted: November 19, 2024
Published online: December 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The frequent occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia can be life-threatening, so the treatment of ventricular arrhythmia is particularly important. Treatment of ventricular arrhythmia includes pharmacological and nonpharmacological options. Our patient after receiving medical treatments include lidocaine, amiodarone, and electric defibrillation. Ventricular arrhythmia was not controlled. After application of nicorandil, ventricular arrhythmia was controlled and the rate of patient recovered sinus heart rate. Nicorandil provides a new idea for treating ventricular arrhythmia.