Ten Minute Medic
Ten Minute Medic
Dr. Bill Young, NRP, Ed. D.
Pressing Pause on a Racing Heart: The Adenosine Episode
10 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2025 at 4:57 pm.
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Adenosine isn’t just a drug — it’s a cardiac truth serum. In this episode, we break down how it interrupts SVT circuits, exposes fake ventricular tachycardia, and helps paramedics think instead of memorize. From street-level pharmacology to real case application, learn why that momentary asystole might actually mean you saved a life