What is the drug of choice to control supraventricular tachycardia?: (A) Adenosine, (B) Propranolol, (C) Verapamil, (D) Digoxin
Answer is A. a. Adenosine(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2282-2287, Ghai 8/e p 396-400)In stable patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia, Adenosine by rapid IV push is the treatment of choice because of its rapid onset of action and minimal effects on cardiac contractility.