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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... semi-recumbent position ... 3) Ask patient ... #cardiology
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
inspiration in the erect position ... or semi-erect position ... In the supine position ... In these cases comparison ... #Clinical #Radiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Attempt vagal maneuvers ... disease or CHF) ... disease or CHF) ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
On the left a patient with CHF. 
There is an increase in heart size compared to
redistribution of pulmonary ... magnification and high position ... that helpful, but comparison ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Comparison #RadiologyAssistant
Instructions for the Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

1) In a semi-recumbent position,
semi-recumbent position ... patient to a supine position ... semi-recumbent position ... Tachycardia #SVT #Cardiology ... Instructions #Procedure #Management
LMNOP Mnemonic for Management of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

L - Lasix (furosemide)
M - Morphine - Decreases
LMNOP Mnemonic for Management ... Heart Failure (CHF ... - Oxygen P - Position ... Heart #Failure #CHF ... #Cardiology
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
AMS, SOB from CHF ... Pads in AP position ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Modified Valsalva Maneuver

1) Position patient with legs flat and head of bed to 45°
2) Have patient
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... 1) Position ... Modified #Valsalva #Maneuver ... #clinical #video ... #procedure #cardiology
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Instructions PocketCard

1) Position patient with legs flat and head of bed to 45°
2)
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... PocketCard 1) Position ... 4/abstract #Management ... Modified #Valsalva #Maneuver ... Instructions #SVT #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... disease b) CHF ... days before Pulmonary ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management