Question

A 68-year-old woman with a 3-month history of palpitations is found to have paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). She has tried Valsalva maneuvers without success. According to UK guidelines, which drug is recommended for acute termination of SVT?

Accepted Answer

Adenosine

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Lidocaine

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Amiodarone

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Flecainide

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Verapamil

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with a 3-month history of palpitations is found to have paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). She has tried Valsalva maneuvers without success. According to UK guidelines, which drug is recommended for acute termination of SVT?