EKG Patterns Supraventricular Tachycardia

The video tutorial explains super ventricular tachycardia (SVT), focusing on its basic mechanism and EKG interpretation. It covers the cardiac conduction system, highlighting the roles of the SA and AV nodes. The tutorial details how SVT occurs when the AV node's gating mechanism fails, leading to increased heart rates. It also provides guidance on interpreting EKGs to identify SVT, distinguishing it from sinus tachycardia.

What is the basic mechanism of super ventricular tachycardia?

What are the common subtypes of super ventricular tachycardia mentioned in the text?

What is the function of Bachmann's bundle in the cardiac conduction system?

What role does the AV node play in the cardiac conduction system?

How does the AV node prevent the ventricles from contracting too early?

What happens when the gating mechanism of the AV node is impaired?

How does the presence of an accessory pathway affect the AV node's function?

What is the heart rate threshold for diagnosing super ventricular tachycardia?

Explain the significance of the P wave in super ventricular tachycardia.

Describe the difference in EKG patterns between sinus tachycardia and super ventricular tachycardia.