Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

[ Home ] [ Up ]

Pages Below:

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Treatment

• vagal manoeuvres
  • carotid sinus massage
  • Valsalva
  • prompt squatting
• IV adenosine
• IV verapamil
  • not if recently treated with beta-blockers
• synchronised DC shock

Digitalis Toxicity

(paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with block)

• potassium supplements
• IV beta-blocker
• Digibind^®

[ Home ] [ Up ]