Supraventricular Tachycardia Treatment

Question 1

What is given to ectopic atrial tachycardia patients with troublesome symptoms?

Answer 1

Beta blockers

Question 2

What should you advise ectopic atrial tachycardia patients to avoid?

Answer 2

Stimulants - caffeine, cigarettes

Question 3

What are the 3 main steps of stable SVT management?

What is the potential 4th step?

Answer 3

1. The valsalva manoeuvre
2. A carotid sinus massage
3. IV adenosine or verapamil
4. DCCV may be required if above fails

Question 4

What 2 drugs are used in the management of stable SVT?

How are they administered?

Answer 4

Adenosine or Verapamil

Intravenously

Question 5

What is the preferred long term treatment of paroxysmal SVT in young patients?

Answer 5

Radiofrequency ablation

Question 6

What are the 3 most common drugs used in the long term management of paroxysmal SVT in older patients?

Answer 6

Amiodarone
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers