A 65 year old male presents with dyspnea and palpitations. Examination: pulse 170bpm, BP 120/80mmHg. Carotid massage has been done as first instance. What is the next step of the management?

waelhammad

Save to bookmark

2022-10-28

111

A 65 year old male presents with dyspnea and palpitations. Examination: pulse 170bpm, BP

120/80mmHg. Carotid massage has been done as first instance. What is the next step of the

management?

Medicine, textbook solutions, MCQ Questions, Medicine textbook-solutions, Medicine MCQ-questions,

waelhammad

2022-10-28

need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answer

The key is A. Adenosine. [The likely diagnosis is SVT. 1st vagal maneuvers (carotid sinus massage, Valsalva manoeuvre), if fails iv adenosine].

need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answer

total answers (1)