Question

A 52-year-old man presents with acute onset palpitations and is found to have supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) at 180 bpm. He is hemodynamically stable. According to UK guidance, which is the first-line acute management step?

Accepted Answer

Carotid sinus massage (vagal manoeuvre)

Answer

Immediate DC cardioversion

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IV beta-blocker

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IV adenosine

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IV amiodarone

Practice question

A 52-year-old man presents with acute onset palpitations and is found to have supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) at 180 bpm. He is hemodynamically stable. According to UK guidance, which is the first-line acute management step?