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Bradyarrhythmia Treatment Video
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- Atropine is generally the first drug of choice for the treatment of symptomatic bradycardia unless it is contraindicated.
- Dopamine and epinephrine are alternative drugs. These medications are given as an intravenous infusion and are titrated to the patient’s response.
- Transcutaneous pacing is an alternative to drug therapy. However, it is a stopgap measure until transvenous pacing can be performed.
- Consulting a cardiologist is recommended when treating patients with bradyarrhythmias.
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