A 36-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating and tremor. ECG during symptoms shows narrow complex tachycardia at 190 bpm. She is ...

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A 36-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating and tremor. ECG during symptoms shows narrow complex tachycardia at 190 bpm. She is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Vagal manoeuvres followed by intravenous Adenosine if needed

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Synchronised DC cardioversion

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Intravenous Lidocaine

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Oral beta-blockers only

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No treatment is required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Supraventricular tachycardia acute management

A 36-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating and tremor. ECG during symptoms shows narrow complex tachycardia at 190 bpm. She is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?