Supraventricular tachycardia terminated by external mechanical stimulation: a case of "pothole conversion".

Journal Article

Supraventricular tachycardia requires atrial or AV junctional tissue for its initiation and maintenance. Acute management of supraventricular tachycardias include vagal maneuvers, pharmacological treatment, and electrical cardioversion. We describe a case of a supraventricular tachycardias cardioverted by the jolt of the ambulance hitting a pothole. The proposed mechanism of cardioversion is an external mechanical one similar to the precordial thump.

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Duke Authors

Armstrong, Paul Wayne

Cited Authors

Wong, MP; Armstrong, PW

Published Date

February 1999

Published In

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : Pace

Volume / Issue

22 / 2

Start / End Page

376 - 378

PubMed ID

10087556

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1540-8159

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0147-8389

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1111/j.1540-8159.1999.tb00455.x

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