A patient presents with sudden onset palpitations and an ECG showing narrow complex tachycardia at a rate of 180 bpm with no visible P waves. Vagal ma...

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A patient presents with sudden onset palpitations and an ECG showing narrow complex tachycardia at a rate of 180 bpm with no visible P waves. Vagal maneuvers fail to revert the rhythm. What is the next recommended acute management step according to NICE?

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Intravenous adenosine

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Intravenous beta-blocker

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Intravenous amiodarone

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Synchronized DC cardioversion

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Digoxin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Supraventricular Tachycardia

A patient presents with sudden onset palpitations and an ECG showing narrow complex tachycardia at a rate of 180 bpm with no visible P waves. Vagal maneuvers fail to revert the rhythm. What is the next recommended acute management step according to NICE?