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Adenosine for Fast Heart Rates
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Adenosine can slow or stop a rapid heart rate if the problem is caused by an abnormal electrical pathway in the heart.Reference 1 Adenosine will not work if the fast heart rate has a different cause. Adenosine may only slow your heart rate for a short time if you also have Reference atrial fibrillation Opens New Window or atrial flutter.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference John M. Miller, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology |
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