title: Differentiating between ventricular tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia in the clinical setting.
abstract: In this article several different means of identifying VT and SVT have been discussed. Using the morphologic clues outlined, the nurse can be assisted in correctly diagnosing the dysrhythmia. Interpreting the 12-lead ECG for the diagnosis of VT and SVT is a skill that is acquired through practice and the recognition of morphologic clues on the ECG.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Chapman
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Strawn
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing