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A 65-year-old patient with a history of arterial hypertension complains of dizziness and palpitations that occurred throughout the last hour. Objectively, the following is observed: blood pressure - 80/40 mm Hg, heart rate-150 min, pulse-106/min. ECG revealed missing P wave and varying RR intervals, ventricular contraction rate is 136-148/min. What aid must be provided to the patient first?

Answer options

  1. Prescription of amiodarone intravenously
  2. Urgent electrical cardioversion
  3. Prescription of calcium channel blockers intravenously
  4. Pacemaker implantation
  5. Prescription of 3-blockers intravenously
Correct answer

Urgent electrical cardioversion

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