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Understanding Wide Complex Tachycardia Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video reviews wide complex tachycardia.
- The QRS width will be greater than 0.12 seconds.
- It is created by delayed conduction through the ventricles.
- The rate will be over 100.
- The impulse originates in the ventricle.
- If the patient is stable, treat it with medicines.
- If the patient is unstable, perform synchronized cardioversion immediately.
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