The Resus Room

Broad Complex Tachycardia; Roadside to Resus

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Feb 15, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Why Episode Was Split In Two

  • The hosts split narrow and broad complex topics across episodes because narrow took an hour and they couldn't record longer.
  • Rob joked about practicing introductions in a mirror and setting it as a ringtone for family.
INSIGHT

Definition And Origins Of Broad Complex Tachycardia

  • Broad complex tachycardia is defined by rate >100 bpm with QRS >0.12s and often originates from the ventricles.
  • Not all broad complexes are ventricular; some atrial rhythms with aberrant conduction can also widen the QRS.
INSIGHT

Common Causes Of Ventricular Tachycardia

  • Ischaemic heart disease is the commonest cause of ventricular tachycardia, but structural disease, channelopathies and infiltrative disease also contribute.
  • Electrolyte disturbance, drugs and myocarditis are additional important precipitants to consider.
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