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Sinoatrial arrest medical therapy
Introduction
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Medical Therapy
Medical Therapy
- Discontinue the agent that may be causing sinus arrest.
- Correct electrolyte abnormalities.
- Isoproterenol has been used to increase the rate of the escape pacemaker.
- Atropine can be given if the sinus arrest is causing severe bradycardia leading to hemodynamic compromise.
References
References
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