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If hemodynamically unstable, perform immediate electrical countershock (unsynchronized discharge of 200-300 J or 50% less if using biphasic device). If hemodynamically tolerated, use IV amiodarone (bolus of 150 mg over 10 min, then infusion of 1.0 mg/min for 6 h, then 0.5 mg/min).

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Section 8. Cardiology