A 40-year-old man is admitted with palpitations but is otherwise well. | Medibuddy
4th May 2025

A 40-year-old man is admitted with palpitations but is otherwise well.

A 40-year-old man is admitted with palpitations but is otherwise well. His ECG shows a regular narrow complex tachycardia with a rate of 140 bpm. There is no evidence of a bundle branch block or delta waves. The blood pressure is 135/70mmHg and there are no adverse features. Vagal manoeuvres are not successful in cardioverting him. Which medication would be next in treating him?

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