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WIDE COMPLEX TACHYCARDIA: DIFFERENTIATING VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA FROM SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Wide complex tachycardia (WCT) is characterized by a QRS duration of over 120 ms, and distinguishing its causes is crucial for effective management. The document outlines various differential diagnoses for WCT, including VT and SVT, and highlights the significance of ECG analysis in making accurate distinctions. It also presents algorithms and criteria developed to aid in the differentiation process, focusing on ECG characteristics and clinical history.
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