Haemodynamic deterioration after treatment with adenosine

A 26 year old woman presented with a narrow complex tachycardia with a rate of 210 beats/min. Adenosine converted this to atrial fibrillation with a rate of 280 beats/min with associated haemodynamic deterioration that needed electrical cardioversion.

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Published in:British Heart Journal 1994-06, Vol.71 (6), p.569-571
Main Authors: Cowell, R. P., Paul, V. E., Ilsley, C. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenosine - adverse effects
Adult
Atrial Fibrillation - chemically induced
Atrial Fibrillation - physiopathology
Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Electric Countershock
Electrocardiography
Female
Hemodynamics - drug effects
Humans
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Tachycardia - drug therapy
Tachycardia - physiopathology
Toxicity: cardiovascular system
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Summary:A 26 year old woman presented with a narrow complex tachycardia with a rate of 210 beats/min. Adenosine converted this to atrial fibrillation with a rate of 280 beats/min with associated haemodynamic deterioration that needed electrical cardioversion.
ISSN:0007-0769
1355-6037
1468-201X
2053-5864
DOI:10.1136/hrt.71.6.569