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Evid Based Med 6:42 doi:10.1136/ebm.6.2.42
  • Therapeutics

Amiodarone maintained sinus rhythm better than sotalol or placebo in atrial fibrillation, but adverse effects were more frequent

Amiodarone, sotalol, or placebo for prevention of recurrence of atrial fibrillation†

Comparison at 4 to 8 months Event rates RRR (95% CI) NNT (CI)
†Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article.
Amiodarone v placebo 48% v 88% 46% (31 to 60) 3 (2 to 4)
Sotalol v placebo 77% v 88% 13% (−3 to 27) Not significant
Amiodarone v sotalol 48% v 77% 38% (18 to 54) 4 (3 to 8)

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