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A 26-year-old woman presents after an episode of palpitations. ECG in the ED shows narrow QRS complexes at 190 bpm with regular rhythm and no visible P waves, consistent with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. She is alert, BP 118/72 mm Hg, no chest pain. Vagal maneuvers have failed. What is the best next step in acute management?

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