What are the treatments for paroxysmal atrial tachycardia?
The doctor may suggest that during an episode of paroxysmal atrial tachycardia the following practice may help. Briefly hold the nose and mouth closed and breathe out, or by bearing down, as though straining at a bowel movement. The doctor may try to stop the episode by gently massaging an area in the neck called the carotid sinus. If these conservative measures don’t work, an injection of the drug verapamil or adenosine should stop the episode quickly. In rare cases, the drugs do not work and electrical shock (cardioversion) may be necessary, particularly if serious symptoms are also present with the tachycardia. Source: The Gale Group.
