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Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis and Management - Narrow vs Wide, Regular vs Irregular
Narrow - Regular:
Use P
Positive deflection ... • Atrial Flutter ... see P, either Flutter ... If not Flutter P ... • MAT. 3 types
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
Typical atrial flutter ... This appears as positively-directed ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Cardiology ... #Flutter #Types
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rhythm arising from improper electrical activity in upper
Supraventricular tachycardia ... are four main types ... supraventricular tachycardia ... (PSVT), atrial flutter ... Clinical #MedStudent #Cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Possible atrial flutter ... Control rate (e.g ... possible atrial flutter ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm