How long does adenosine stop the heart?
Adenosine is effective in terminating supraventricular tachycardia. It temporarily blocks conduction through the AV node for about 10 seconds. It's important to note that adenosine does not convert atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or other tachycardias caused by mechanisms other than a reentry through the AV node.
Adenosine is effective in terminating supraventricular tachycardia. It temporarily blocks conduction through the AV node for about 10 seconds. It's important to note that adenosine does not convert atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or other tachycardias caused by mechanisms other than a reentry through the AV node.
