Antiarrhythmic


of or relating to any substance that prevents, inhibits, or alleviates heartbeat irregularities.
any such substance, as lidocaine.

antiarrhythmic an·ti·ar·rhyth·mic (ān’tē-ə-rĭð’mĭk, ān’tī-)
adj.
Preventing or alleviating irregularities in the force or rhythm of the heart. n.
An antiarrhythmic substance, such as lidocaine.

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