View source for ARRHYTHMIAS-VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA (VT)

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1. Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is defined as 3 or more sequential QRS complexes of ventricular origin at a rate of 100 bpm or faster.
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<br/>2. VT classification: non-sustained (asymptomatic &lt; 30 sec) or sustained (symptomatic or &gt; 30 sec). 
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<br/>3. VT can also be classified as monomorphic or polymorphic. 
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<br/><i>Monomorphic VT:</i>
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<br/><i>Polymorphic VT:</i>
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