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PERceptions of Diltiazem Versus ADEnosine for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 100 YearsAllUniversity of Iowa
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a dysrhythmia characterized rapid heart rate, typically with rapid onset. SVT accounts for over 50,000 emergency department visits per year. Of patients with regular, narrow-complex SVT, the mainstay of therapy includes adenosine and diltiazem. Adenosine is recommend by American and European guidelines as first-line therapy, however adenosine carries unique side effects that are potentially distressing to patients, including: "feeling of impending death or doom", flushing, anxiety, shortness of breath, and chest discomfort. Diltiazem does not carry this side effect profile, but has typically been reserved as second-line treatment due to side effects of low blood pressure associated with this class of medications. Diltiazem and adenosine have not been well studied head-to-head to compare safety and efficacy of their treatment for SVT. The purpose of t

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. ED encounter for acute SVT 2. Age \>/= 18 years 3. Receipt of IV adenosine and/or IV diltiazem for SVT in the ED or prehospital setting Exclusion Criteria: 1. Neurologic status precluding survey participation due to medical instability 2. Pregnant 3. Incarcerated 4. Non-English speaking
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What it tests

  • IV adenosine
  • IV diltiazem
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Where

1 site
University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, United States
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