Diagnosis and Treatment of Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia


Common Misconceptions

  • Sinus tachycardia requires treatment to slow the heart rate.

  • Hemodynamic stability is useful in differentiating ventricular tachycardia from supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

  • Adenosine is the first treatment of choice for hemodynamically stable SVT.

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