A 50-something with Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia: What to do if electrical cardioversion does not work?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Heparin bolus (4000u), infusion Plan for rate control 25 mg IV diltiazem given HR = 143 25 mg IV repeat dose diltiazem given HR = 143 Diltiazem drip 10 mg/ hr for ~20 min HR remained 140 - 155 Then the patient developed Cardiogenic shock and echo had poor contractility Amiodarone load given. Patient intubated.
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