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Causes of Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Narrow Complex - Regular:
 • Sinus tachycardia
 • Atrial flutter
Causes of Tachycardia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Wide-Complex - Polymorphic ... : • Polymorphic ... #Causes #cardiology
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Wide Complex - Irregular ... interval) • Polymorphic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Wide Complex Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Irregular
 • Polymorphic VT
    - Torsades
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irregular • ... Polymorphic VT ... with Aberrancy Regular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis and Management - Narrow vs Wide, Regular vs Irregular
Narrow - Regular:
Use P
vs Irregular Narrow ... Narrow - Irregular ... : • Polymorphic ... #wide #narrow #algorithm ... #irregular
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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give adenosine Irregular ... nodal agents (e.g ... consultation • If polymorphic ... narrow-complex irregular ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neoplasm SLOW ONSET Regular ... Ethnic Background Irregular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate (e.g ... Treat underlying cause ... Irregular Rhythm ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
repolarization causes ... in conduction causes ... QRS widens, and irregular ... #Hyperkalemia #EKG ... #ECG #Changes #
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Recurrent Polymorphic ... Pointes - Management Algorithm ... 1b (lidocaine)- case ... Marshall, MD #Polymorphic ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... of reversible causes ... +ICD • -ICD Polymorphic ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm