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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... variable block MANAGEMENT ... Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... semi-recumbent position ... #cardiology
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... hypertension Management ... Multifocal #Atrial #Tachycardia ... #MAT #Cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Attempt vagal maneuvers ... with caution in pulmonary ... with caution in pulmonary ... #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis and Management - Narrow vs Wide, Regular vs Irregular
Narrow - Regular:
Use P
Tachycardia - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Positive deflection ... SarahFoohey #Tachycardia ... #cardiology #wide
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Management Principles

General Therapeutic Principles:
Reduce the congestive state 
 - Caution
Ejection Fraction: Management ... contraction and prevent tachycardia ... hypertension, pulmonary ... ineffective) #Management ... #Cardiology #HFpEF
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
standing erect, the pulmonary ... The pulmonary vascular ... In the supine position ... #Clinical #Radiology ... Redistribution #RadiologyAssistant
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
flutter, or atrial tachycardia ... • Bradycardia-tachycardia ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... or other vagal maneuvers ... #Palpitations #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
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
need (4th position ... pacemaker-mediated tachycardia ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Blood cultures are positive ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology