Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Question 1

What is SVT?

Answer 1

Any tachycardic rhythm originating in or above the atrium/ventricles (respectively).

1. Sinus Tachycardia
2. Atrial Fibrillation
3. Atrial Flutter

Question 2

What are 3 Dysrhythmias under the umbrella term of SVT?

Answer 2

1. Sinus Tachycardia
2. Atrial Flutter
3. PSVT

Question 3

What are some causes of SVT?

Answer 3

1. SNS Stimulation
2. Anxiety & Emotional Stress
3. Excessive Caffeine or Alcohol or Tobacco
4. CAD or MI
5. Digoxin O.D.

Question 4

What are the major characteristics of SVT?

Answer 4

1. HR 150 – 250
2. Regular rhythm
3. No Identifiable P waves

Question 5

What are some treatments of SVT?

Answer 5

1. Vagal Maneuvers
2. Digoxin
3. BB
4. CCB
5. If Pt. unstable = CARDIOVERSION!