ApplicationIntermediate
What is the preferred treatment for recurrent supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) as mentioned in the chapter?
The preferred treatment for recurrent supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is radiofrequency catheter ablation.
Key points
- Recurrent SVT is treated with radiofrequency catheter ablation.
- This treatment is performed after studying the patient in the electrophysiology study laboratory.
- Adenosine may be used to terminate acute episodes of SVT.
- Long-term management may involve referral to an electrophysiologist.
Source:Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care· Assessment of the Nervous System· p. 1897–1898
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care
Ignatavicius, Donna D. & Workman, M. Linda & Rebar, Cherie R. & Heimgartner, Nicole M.
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