Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias in the intensive care unit.
Several types of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias occur commonly during intensive care. The specific type can usually be diagnosed using standard electrocardiographic techniques. Several new drugs have significantly improved the ability to successfully manage these arrhythmias.
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University of Minnesota Medical School-Minneapolis.
D000241:Adenosine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D000241:Adenosine