Key Learning Points
Sinus Tachycardia
Introduction Page 1
- Sinus tachycardia is defined as a sinus rhythm with a rate greater than 100 beats/min.
- Sinus tachycardia differs from other tachycardias in that it is the body's response to an underlying issue.
- Since Sinus tachycardia is a symptom of an issue, it is the underlying issue which needs to be treated, not the rhythm.
Terminology, Supraventricular Page 2
- Supraventricular is used to describe any rhythm which originates from above the ventricles, specifically above the bifurcation of the bundle of HIS.
- Supraventricular Tachycardia is used to describe the various supraventricular rhythm with rates above 100 beats per minute.
