Episode 5
The Best Valsalva | When To Scan
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 26-20, 2026.
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The modified Valsalva maneuver is the most effective first-line vagal maneuver for stable supraventricular tachycardia, achieving higher conversion rates and reducing the need for intravenous antiarrhythmics without increasing adverse events.
Approaches to repeat CT scans in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are highly variable. This study recommends a risk-stratified approach based upon injury severity, patients’ clinical factors, and timing of initial CT.
