Management of Adult Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia
Publication Date: September 23, 2015
Last Updated: September 2, 2022
Treatment
Table 2. Acute Treatment of SVT of Unknown Mechanism
Vagal maneuvers are recommended for acute treatment in patients with regular SVT. (I, B-R)
573
Adenosine is recommended for acute treatment in patients with regular SVT. (I, B-R)
573
Synchronized cardioversion is recommended for acute treatment in patients with hemodynamically unstable SVT when vagal maneuvers or adenosine are ineffective or not feasible. (I, B-R)
573
Synchronized cardioversion is recommended for acute treatment in patients with hemodynamically stable SVT when pharmacological therapy is ineffective or contraindicated. (I, B-R)
573
IV diltiazem or verapamil can be effective for acute treatment in patients with hemodynamically stable SVT. (IIa, B-R)
573
IV beta blockers are reasonable for acute treatment in patients with hemodynamically stable SVT. (IIa, C-LD)
573
Title
Management of Adult Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia
Authoring Organizations
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association