A 30-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations and tremor. Thyroid function tests are normal. ECG during symptoms shows narrow complex tachyc...

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A 30-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations and tremor. Thyroid function tests are normal. ECG during symptoms shows narrow complex tachycardia at 180 bpm with absent P waves. Vagal manoeuvres fail to terminate it. What is the most appropriate next acute treatment?

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Adenosine intravenous bolus

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Amiodarone infusion as first-line

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Immediate DC cardioversion in all cases

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Beta blocker oral dose only

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Digoxin

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A 30-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations and tremor. Thyroid function tests are normal. ECG during symptoms shows narrow complex tachycardia at 180 bpm with absent P waves. Vagal manoeuvres fail to terminate it. What is the most appropriate next acute treatment?