Atropine

by Cathy Parkes September 22, 2022

Atropine is a medication that can be administered to patients with sinus bradycardia or heart block in order to increase heart rate.

Atropine is a medication that can be administered to patients with sinus bradycardia or heart block in order to increase heart rate.

 



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