Ventricular Tachycardia | Reference Guide
EKG Features
Rate: Fast (100-250 bpm)Rhythm: Regular
P Wave: Absent
PR Interval: Not measurable
QRS: Wide (>0.10 sec), bizarre appearance
Ventricular Tachycardia occurs when the rate exceeds 100 bpm.
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a rapid heartbeat over 100 bpm that originates in the ventricles. The EKG will show three or more irregular heartbeats in a row. Ventricular tachycardia can be classified by type. Several types of VT, including Monomorphic, Polymorphic and Torsade de Pointes are available for review on this website. Ventricular tachycardia requires immediate medical attention.
External Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000187.htm
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Ventricular Tachycardia | Reference Guide Example
Authors, Reviewers and Developers
EKG rhythms classes: Thomas O'Brien.EKG monitor simulation: Steve Collmann
12 Lead Lecture: Dr. Michael Mazzini, MD, Cardiologist.
Spanish EKG: Breena R. Taira, MD, MPH
Medical review: Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD, Cardiologist,
Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
EKG tracings medical review: Dr. Pedro Azevedo, MD, Cardiology
Last Update: 11/7/2022
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