How to differentiate between AVRT, AT, AVNRT, and junctional tachycardia using the baseline ECG and intracardiac tracings

Sharon Shen, Bradley P. Knight*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is a term that refers to a subset of supraventricular tachycardias characterized by sudden abrupt onset and termination. This group consists of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia, atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, and junctional ectopic tachycardia. This chapter will focus on the differentiation of these four tachycardias using electrocardiographic features and intracardiac tracings. Ultimately, the diagnosis of the tachycardia mechanism relies upon three key elements: (1) baseline observations during sinus rhythm, (2) tachycardia features, and (3) the tachycardia response to atrial and ventricular pacing maneuvers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCardiac Arrhythmias
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Basic Mechanism to State-of-the-Art Management
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages199-208
Number of pages10
Volume9781447153160
ISBN (Electronic)9781447153160
ISBN (Print)1447153154, 9781447153153
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2014

Keywords

  • Differential diagnosis
  • Pacing maneuvers
  • Supraventricular tachycardia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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