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Narrow QRS-Complex Tachycardia Video

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  • Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a term that encompasses several rapid narrow complex tachycardias.
  • Reentrant circuits are responsible for many types of SVT.
  • Vagal maneuvers include Valsalva maneuvers and carotid sinus massage.
  • Adenosine is an effective and safe treatment for narrow and rapid SVT.
  • Calcium channel blockers and β-blockers provide longer-lasting AV nodal blockade.

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