SVT

Question 1

Define SVT

Answer 1

An umbrella term for several arrhythmias originating above the ventricles, including AV re-entry tachycardia and AV nodal re-entry tachycardia

Question 2

Adenosine contraindication

Answer 2

• Asthma
• COPD
• Bronchiectasis
• long QT syndrome
• decompensated heart failure

Obstructive airway disease

Question 3

what med is given instead of adenosine in SVT

Answer 3

Verapamil

Question 4

Adenosine SEs

Answer 4

• DIB
• Chest tightness
• Flushing
• Bronchospasm

Question 5

SVT Mx for stable patients

Answer 5

1. Vagal manoeuvres
2. Adenosine Rapid IV boluses 1-3s (6, 12, 18mg) / Verapamil 2nd line for contraindications
3. Verapamil or Betablocker (contraindicates in asthma)
4. Syn DC shock up to 3x

Question 6

what arrythmias are categorised in SVT

Answer 6

AVNT
AVNRT