fenfluramine has been researched along with Tachycardia, Ventricular in 1 studies
Fenfluramine: A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release.
fenfluramine : A secondary amino compound that is 1-phenyl-propan-2-amine in which one of the meta-hydrogens is substituted by trifluoromethyl, and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by an ethyl group. It binds to the serotonin reuptake pump, causing inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The resulting increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates. Fenfluramine was used as the hydrochloride for treatment of diabetes and obesity. It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.
Tachycardia, Ventricular: An abnormally rapid ventricular rhythm usually in excess of 150 beats per minute. It is generated within the ventricle below the BUNDLE OF HIS, either as autonomic impulse formation or reentrant impulse conduction. Depending on the etiology, onset of ventricular tachycardia can be paroxysmal (sudden) or nonparoxysmal, its wide QRS complexes can be uniform or polymorphic, and the ventricular beating may be independent of the atrial beating (AV dissociation).
Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
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pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
Authors | Studies |
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Alexander, JH | 1 |
Greenbaum, AB | 1 |
Hudson, MP | 1 |
Kong, DF | 1 |
Miller, JM | 1 |
Tung, CY | 1 |
Whellan, DJ | 1 |
1 other study available for fenfluramine and Tachycardia, Ventricular
Article | Year |
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Session highlights from the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions: March 29 to April 1, 1998.
Topics: Aged; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anticholesteremic Agents; Appetite Depressants; Clinical Trials as Top | 1998 |