Ventricular Tachycardia

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (58 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes

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Activity Description

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a wide complex arrhythmia of ventricular origin, defined as three or more consecutive beats at a rate of more than 100 beats per minute. Sustained ventricular tachycardia is defined as tachycardia that continues for more than 30 seconds or leads to hemodynamic compromise within 30 seconds and requires intervention. On the other hand, non-sustained ventricular tachycardia lasts less than 30 seconds and does not cause hemodynamic instability. Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of ventricular tachycardia, and VT has a wide range of clinical presentations, including palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, syncope, and cardiac arrest. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of ventricular tachycardia and highlights the importance of an interprofessional team in managing patients with ventricular tachycardia.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain the pathophysiologic basis of ventricular tachycardia.
  • Summarize the differential diagnoses of ventricular tachycardia.
  • Describe the evaluation and management of patients presenting with ventricular tachycardia.
  • Explain the importance of a comprehensive healthcare system with particular emphasis on communication between interprofessional teams to facilitate prompt and thorough delivery of care to patients with ventricular tachycardia.

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this was ok

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