Adenosine in wide-complex tachycardia.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The use of adenosine as a therapeutic and diagnostic tool in wide-complex tachycardia is suggested in the current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines. The ACLS guidelines are now 4 years old, and new information on the safety and efficiency of adenosine in wide-complex tachycardia is available. We review the ACLS recommendations in light of the current available literature. In general, the ACLS recommendations remain reasonable with some important caveats.
Medical subject headings
- Adenosine
- Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
- Tachycardia