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enkaid

/ˈɛnkeɪd/

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noun

/ˈɛnkeɪd/C1formalmedical
  • ruТорговое название антиаритмического препарата, используемого для лечения опасных для жизни сердечных аритмий, но связанного с повышенным риском внезапной смерти у пациентов с инфарктом.

A trade name for an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, but associated with an increased risk of sudden death in heart attack patients.

proper noun

  1. Antiarrhythmic medicationC1formalmedical

    A pharmaceutical drug used to treat serious heart rhythm disorders, though it may raise the risk of sudden death in individuals who have had a heart attack.

    ruАнтиаритмический препарат

    • The doctor prescribed Enkaid to manage the patient's arrhythmia.
    • Studies showed that Enkaid can increase mortality risk in post-heart attack patients.
    • Enkaid is no longer widely used due to safety concerns.

    Synonymsencainide