Key result
Adenosine is efficacious at treating stable supraventricular tachycardia but is no more effective than cheaper alternatives, with a small risk of inducing serious arrhythmias.
Why the study?
Does adenosine effectively and safely treat SVT and wide complex tachycardias in the emergency department?
Population
Patients presenting to the emergency department with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, wide complex…
Comparison
Adenosine vs Cheaper alternatives
Design
Review
Authors
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May inform adenosine use in unstable SVT and wide-complex tachycardias; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Does adenosine effectively and safely treat SVT and wide complex tachycardias in the emergency department?
Adenosine is an effective and generally safe treatment for SVT and wide complex tachycardias in the emergency department, though cheaper alternatives may be equally effective for stable SVT.
James Innes (2008) conducted a review in Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and wide complex tachycardias. Adenosine vs. Cheaper alternatives was evaluated on Efficacy and safety. Adenosine is efficacious at treating stable supraventricular tachycardia but is no more effective than cheaper alternatives, with a small risk of inducing serious arrhythmias.