>2) Can anyone enlighten me as to why adenosine is OK for WPW, but
>verapamil not? If its only because adenosine is short-acting, so any
>worsening of re-entry should be transient, then this could potentially
>explain your patient's deterioration
>
I think its basically down to duration of action. Adenosine only being
around for a few seconds, verapamil much longer.
Simon Carley
SpR in Emergency Medicine
Hope Hospital
Salford
England
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>A&E
>Sussex
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