Tachycardia Flashcards
1
Q
What is tachycardia?
A
> 100 bpm
2
Q
What does atrial tachycardia look like on an ECG?
A
Abnormal P waves, normal QRS >150 bpm
3
Q
What does AV nodal re-entrant tachycardia look like on an ECG?
A
Absent P wave, normal QRS
4
Q
What does ventricular tachycardia look like on an ECG?
A
No P waves, regular wide QRS, no T waves
5
Q
How do you manage tachycardia?
A
Treat underlying rhythm, DC cardioversion if compromised
