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V1 - RSR'  
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V6 - Rs
V6 - R(slurredS)


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QRS morphology  


(LBBB-like pattern)
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V1/V2 - Small R
V1 - rS or&nbsp;QS


V6 - no Q
V6 - qRs


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==Algorithms==
== Algorithms ==
 
*Only for regular rhythms  
*Only for regular rhythms  
*Only for treatment decision if pt is stable  
*Only for treatment decision if pt is stable  
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=== Brugada Algorithm  ===
=== Brugada Algorithm  ===
#Absence of an RS complex in all precordial leads?  
#Absence of an RS complex in all precordial leads?  
##If yes then VT  
##If yes then VT  
##If no then continue  
##If no then continue  
#RS interval >100ms in any precordial lead? (onset of R wave to deepest part of S wave)
#RS interval &gt;100ms in any precordial lead? (onset of R wave to deepest part of S wave)  
##If yes then VT  
##If yes then VT  
##If no then continue  
##If no then continue  
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##If no then possibly SVT w/ aberrant conduction
##If no then possibly SVT w/ aberrant conduction


=== aVR Algorithm ===
=== aVR Algorithm ===
 
*In lead aVR:
*In lead aVR:
#Presence of an initial R wave?
 
##If yes then VT
#Presence of an initial R wave?  
##If no then continue
##If yes then VT  
#Presence of an initial r or q wave >40ms
##If no then continue  
##If yes then VT
#Presence of an initial r or q wave &gt;40ms  
##If no then continue
##If yes then VT  
#Presence of a notch on descending limb of a negative onset, predominantly negative QRS?
##If no then continue  
##If yes then VT
#Presence of a notch on descending limb of a negative onset, predominantly negative QRS?  
##If no then continue
##If yes then VT  
#Ventricular activation-velocity ratio (Vi/Vt) ≤1?
##If no then continue  
##If yes then VT
#Ventricular activation-velocity ratio (Vi/Vt) ≤1?  
##If yes then VT  
##If no then SVT
##If no then SVT


=== Niemann Algorithm ===
=== Niemann Algorithm ===
 
*Combination of the most specific aspects of the above two algorithms
*Combination of the most specific aspects of the above two algorithms
#Presence of an initial R wave in aVR?
 
##If yes then VT
#Presence of an initial R wave in aVR?  
##If no then continue
##If yes then VT  
#Is there concordance in all of the precordial leads?
##If no then continue  
##If yes then VT
#Is there concordance in all of the precordial leads?  
##If no then continue
##If yes then VT  
#Is there evidence of AV dissociation?
##If no then continue  
##If yes then VT
#Is there evidence of AV dissociation?  
##If no then continue
##If yes then VT  
#Is the QRS morphology in V1 and V6 consistent with either LBBB or RBBB?
##If no then continue  
##If no then VT
#Is the QRS morphology in V1 and V6 consistent with either LBBB or RBBB?  
##If no then VT  
##If yes then SVT with aberrancy
##If yes then SVT with aberrancy


== See Also  ==
== See Also  ==
[[Tachycardia (Wide)]]  
[[Tachycardia (Wide)]]  


== Source  ==
== Source  ==
*Brugada et al. A new approach to the differential diagnosis of a regular tachycardia with a wide QRS Complex. Circulation, Vol 83, 1991.
 
*Vereckei et al. New algorith using only lead aVR for differential diagnosis of wide QRS complex tachycardia
*Brugada et al. A new approach to the differential diagnosis of a regular tachycardia with a wide QRS Complex. Circulation, Vol 83, 1991.  
*Vereckei et al. New algorith using only lead aVR for differential diagnosis of wide QRS complex tachycardia  
*Niemann. Harbor-UCLA Grand Rounds
*Niemann. Harbor-UCLA Grand Rounds


[[Category:Cards]]
[[Category:Cards]]

Revision as of 03:58, 6 January 2012

V-Tach vs. SVT

Factor
 V Tach SVT w/ Aberrancy
Age >50 <35
History MI, CHF, CABG, MVR MVR, WPW
Cannon A Waves Present Absent
Arterial Pulse Variation No variation
First heart sound Variable Not variable
Fusion Beats Present Absent
AV dissociation Present Absent
QRS >0.14sec <0.14sec
Axis Extreme LAD (< -30) Normal or slightly abnl
Vagal Maneuvers No response Slows or terminates

QRS morphology

(RBBB-like pattern)

V1 - R or qR

V6 - rS

V1 - rsR'

V6 - R(slurredS)

QRS morphology

(LBBB-like pattern)

V1 or V2 - Broad R wave (>40msec)

V6 - Any Q or QS

V1 - rS or QS

V6 - qRs

Algorithms

  • Only for regular rhythms
  • Only for treatment decision if pt is stable
  • Assume V-tach until proven otherwise

Brugada Algorithm

  1. Absence of an RS complex in all precordial leads?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  2. RS interval >100ms in any precordial lead? (onset of R wave to deepest part of S wave)
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  3. AV dissociation?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  4. Morphology criteria for v-tach present in both V1-2 and V6?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then possibly SVT w/ aberrant conduction

aVR Algorithm

  • In lead aVR:
  1. Presence of an initial R wave?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  2. Presence of an initial r or q wave >40ms
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  3. Presence of a notch on descending limb of a negative onset, predominantly negative QRS?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  4. Ventricular activation-velocity ratio (Vi/Vt) ≤1?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then SVT

Niemann Algorithm

  • Combination of the most specific aspects of the above two algorithms
  1. Presence of an initial R wave in aVR?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  2. Is there concordance in all of the precordial leads?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  3. Is there evidence of AV dissociation?
    1. If yes then VT
    2. If no then continue
  4. Is the QRS morphology in V1 and V6 consistent with either LBBB or RBBB?
    1. If no then VT
    2. If yes then SVT with aberrancy

See Also

Tachycardia (Wide)

Source

  • Brugada et al. A new approach to the differential diagnosis of a regular tachycardia with a wide QRS Complex. Circulation, Vol 83, 1991.
  • Vereckei et al. New algorith using only lead aVR for differential diagnosis of wide QRS complex tachycardia
  • Niemann. Harbor-UCLA Grand Rounds
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