Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach) | Medical Explainer Video

What is Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)? We created this video to cover the medical definition and provide a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Ventricular Tachycardia
The rhythm disturbance in ventricular tachycardia can occur due to various reasons. It is often associated with underlying heart diseases like coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, and congenital heart disease. Certain medications, high levels of adrenaline due to severe stress, electrolyte imbalances, or recreational drug use can also trigger V-tach. In rare cases, V-tach may occur in individuals without apparent heart disease.

➡️ Types
Ventricular tachycardia may be classified as sustained or non-sustained. Sustained V-tach lasts for more than 30 seconds or requires intervention to terminate due to severe symptoms. Non-sustained V-tach stops spontaneously within 30 seconds and is typically less symptomatic.

➡️ Symptoms
The symptoms associated with V-tach can range from palpitations, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath, to severe manifestations such as loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest, especially in the case of sustained V-tach. However, it's essential to note that not all individuals with V-tach exhibit noticeable symptoms. The condition may be detected incidentally during routine health checkups or heart examinations for other reasons. Electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor, event monitor, and implantable loop recorder are some diagnostic tools used to detect and analyze the nature of the abnormal heart rhythm. Management of ventricular tachycardia is crucial given its potential life-threatening nature.

➡️ Treatment
Treatment options primarily focus on restoring the normal heart rhythm, controlling the rate of rapid heartbeats when an episode occurs, preventing future episodes, and minimizing complications. Antiarrhythmic medications, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement, cardiac ablation, and in severe cases, surgery may also be employed. Ventricular tachycardia is a serious cardiac condition that requires timely recognition and appropriate management to prevent major cardiovascular complications and improve survival. Regular follow-ups with a cardiologist are necessary for patients diagnosed with V-tach to ensure optimal heart health.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Ventricular tachycardia
1:10 - Sustained V-tach
1:18 - Non-sustained V-tach
1:26 - Symptoms
1:58 - ECG
2:17 - Treatment

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