Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

Question 1

Description of VT?

Answer 1

VT is a Tachyarrhythmia which originated in the ventricles; in most cases it is synonymous with broad complex tachycardia which has a broad QRS complex.

Question 2

Recognition of VT ?

Answer 2

• QRS duration greater than 0.12 seconds or >3 small squares.
• may present with a palpable pulse but also may not.
• Ventricular rate faster than 100 beats per minute (BPM)

Question 3

signs and symptoms of VT? no pulse

Answer 3

• No palpable pulse = cardiac arrest

Question 4

What leads is VT present in?

Answer 4

All

Question 5

Signs and symptoms - pulse

Answer 5

• Pale, cold, clammy skin
• hypotension
• delayed cap refill time
• dizziness
• anxiety
• chest pain
• palpitations
• shortness of breath
• sweating

Question 6

Significance of VT with a pulse?

Answer 6

Time critical emergency.

Question 7

Significance of VT with no pulse?

Answer 7

Patient is in cardiac arrest need to refer to local guidelines for treatment.