- Aug 11th, 2014
- Ben Cooper
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Case Scenario: A 38-year-old male with a history of hypertension and an unknown heart defect status post repair in infancy presents to the Emergency Department with acute onset chest pain, dyspnea, and diaphoresis. He had a similar episode at another hospital 1 month prior that resolved after "some medication." He denies drug use. An EKG is obtained in triage, and is shown below. The patient’s blood pressure is 120/70. He is alert and oriented, and speaking in full sentences although dyspneic with respiratory rate in lower 20s and O2 saturation 98% on RA. Clinical Question: Which pharmacologic agent is most effective for termination of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia?