Narrow complex Tachycardia - SVT Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a SVT?
A
Heart rate >100
QRS <0.12s
2
Q
What are signs of SVT?
A
P waves absent
P waves inverted after QRS
Heart rate > 100
QRS < 0.12
3
Q
What are signs of atrial fibrillation?
A
absent P waves
Irregular irregular
Irregular QRS
4
Q
What are signs of atrial flutter?
A
Atrial rate 300 bpm
Saw-tooth base line
150 ventricular rate
5
Q
What are signs of atrial tachycardia?
A
Abnormal P waves
More P waves than QRS
6
Q
How is SVT treated/managed?
A
Vagal manoeuvres - first line Adenosine Verampil Sotalol Cardioversion - last resort
7
Q
How is atrial tachycardia treated/managed?
A
Beta blockers
Verampil
Amiodarone
8
Q
What are signs of Wolff - parkinson - white syndrome?
A
Short PR intervals
Wide QRS points
Delta waves
9
Q
What is treatment for WPW syndrome?
A
Ablation
