A 29-year-old man collapses with palpitations. ECG shows wide-complex tachycardia at 180 bpm with capture beats and AV dissociation. BP 92/60, alert. ...

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A 29-year-old man collapses with palpitations. ECG shows wide-complex tachycardia at 180 bpm with capture beats and AV dissociation. BP 92/60, alert. What is the best immediate management?

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Synchronized cardioversion

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Adenosine rapid IV push

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Amiodarone for stable SVT with aberrancy

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Carotid sinus massage

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IV diltiazem

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Ventricular tachycardia-acute management

A 29-year-old man collapses with palpitations. ECG shows wide-complex tachycardia at 180 bpm with capture beats and AV dissociation. BP 92/60, alert. What is the best immediate management?