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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Adenosine Administration and Cardioversion in Pediatric Patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia

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  • Laís dos Santos

  • Thaís Martins Shehan

  • Candela Lang

  • Ricardo Sanchez Algarin

  • Ingrid Bezerra de Oliveira Ribeiro

  • Paulo Cesar Mattos Dourado de Mesquita

  • Guilherme Dagostin de Carvalho

  • June 5, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Adenosine Administration and Cardioversion in Pediatric Patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia

At a Glance

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Condition
Key MechanismsAdenosine blocks atrioventricular nodal conduction, facilitating cardioversion. [Source needed]
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Variability in initial dosing of adenosine exists across different clinical settings. [Source needed]
  • Suboptimal dosing may lead to delayed cardioversion and increased care escalation. [Source needed]

Guideline-Based Recommendations

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      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Children and adolescents under 18 years with SVT.

        Weight-based dosing of adenosine is critical for effective cardioversion.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Consider distinct management strategies for specific substrates like WPW syndrome. [Source needed]

        Related Resources & Content

        Original Source(s)

        Adenosine Dose and Cardioversion in Pediatric Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

        • by Laís dos Santos, Thaís Martins Shehan, Candela Lang, Ricardo Sanchez Algarin, Ingrid Bezerra de Oliveira Ribeiro, Paulo Cesar Mattos Dourado de Mesquita, Guilherme Dagostin de Carvalho

        • June 5, 2026

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