In the U.S., the most common type of dam is the embankment dam. These are large dams made out of soil and rock which use their weight to hold back water. To prevent water from moving through them, embankment dams also have a thick waterproof core. The Tarbela Dam in Pakistan is the worldâs largest embankment dam.
A: Amiodarone (Cordarone) is an antiarrhythmic drug used to keep the heart beating normally in patients with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart).
Before using amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).