Adenosine Flashcards
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Agonist of adenosine receptors
Activates G-protein coupled receptors-less freq of spontaneous depolarisations,increased resistance to depolarisation
Slows down HR and conduction so increased AVN refractoriness-breaks re-entry circuit-cardioversion
can help diagnose atrial pathology
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First line diagnostic and therapeutic agent in SVT
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hypotension, coronary ischaemia, HF,asthma/COPD, heart transplant, CCB, caffeine, theophylline
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bradycardia and asystole, sinking feeling, impending doom, SOB,