Acute management of ventricular tachyarrhythmias
Immediate electrical cardioversion should be performed in the context of
unstable VT. On the other hand, for acute conversion of sustained,
hemodynamically stable, monomorphic VT (e.g. idiopathic VT), IV beta
blocker, sotalol, flecainide, procainamide, or overdrive ventricular
pacing should be considered.
In the event of a cardiopulmonary arrest, standard ACLS (Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support) protocols should be followed including the
use of medications and defibrillation.