Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment Flashcards by Lily Rendall | Brainscape

Q

What class of drugs are used to manage stable ventricular tachycardia?

Give 2 examples

A

Anti-arrhythmic

Amiodarone or Lignocaine

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If medical therapy fails to manage stable VT what can then be used?

A

Direct Current Cardioversion

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Q

How is unstable VT with a pulse managed?

A

Direct Current Cardioversion

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Q

How is pulseless VT managed?

A

Defibrillation

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