Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia Medication

Updated: Apr 15, 2022
  • Author: Brian Olshansky, MD, FESC, FAHA, FACC, FHRS; Chief Editor: Jose M Dizon, MD  more...
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Medication

Medication Summary

Pacemaker-mediated tachycardia (PMT) is treated by reprogramming the pacemaker. If this is not possible, in some instances, medication to block retrograde conduction may be needed. In rare circumstances, ablation of retrograde conduction pathway (AV node or accessory pathway) is necessary.