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==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia overview|Overview]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia overview|Overview]]==
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia is an often fatal cardiac dysrhythmia where the regular rhythmic contraction of the heart is replaced by non-rhythmic, faster, yet inadequate contractions. These ineffective contractions do not appropriately perfuse the organ, leading to ischemia as well as heart failure. This condition requires immediate medical attention as it is an emergency and can lead to ventricular fibrillation and sudden death.<ref name="pmid32119354">{{cite journal |vauthors=Foglesong A, Mathew D |title= |journal= |volume= |issue= |pages= |date= |pmid=32119354 |doi= |url=}}</ref>


==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==


==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia classification|Classification]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia classification|Classification]]==
[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia]] as a [[ventricular tachycardia]],  may be classified based on the [[morphology]] of the [[QRS complexes]] into two subtypes/groups: [[monomorphic ventricular tachycardia]], and [[polymorphic ventricular tachycardia]].


==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


Rapid abnormal [[automaticity]] and [[triggered activity]] are thought to be the main [[electrophysiological]] mechanisms of pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia causess|Causes]]==
 
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia causes|Causes]]==
[[Structural heart disease]] is the most common cause of [[pulseless ventricular tachycardia]]. Other causes include but are not limited to,  drugs/medications, [[congenital heart diseases]], not to mention congenital and inherited [[channelopathies]]. It is important to note that [[QT interval]] lengthening medications, as well as [[electrolyte]] disturbances, can also result in pulseless ventricular tachycardia.<ref name="pmid27484660">{{cite journal |vauthors=Baldzizhar A, Manuylova E, Marchenko R, Kryvalap Y, Carey MG |title=Ventricular Tachycardias: Characteristics and Management |journal=Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am |volume=28 |issue=3 |pages=317–29 |date=September 2016 |pmid=27484660 |doi=10.1016/j.cnc.2016.04.004 |url=}}</ref>
 
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia differential diagnosis|Differentiating Pulseless ventricular tachycardia from other Diseases]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia differential diagnosis|Differentiating Pulseless ventricular tachycardia from other Diseases]]==


==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia risk factors|Risk Factors]]==


==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia screening|Screening]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia screening|Screening]]==


==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis]]==
==[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis]]==
On initial presentation, patients with impending [[pulseless ventricular tachycardia]] may present with signs of inadequate [[cardiac perfusion]] such as [[chest pain]], [[shortness of breath]], [[diaphoresis]], [[palpitations]], and [[syncope]].
Physical examination may be positive for [[hypotension]], [[tachycardia]], [[tachypnea]], [[increased JVD]], and an [[S1]]. Eventually, Pulseless ventricular tachycardia ensues and patients become unconscious and unresponsive with no detectable pulse.
If [[defibrillation]] is not begun as soon as possible patients may progress to cardiac arrest and death.
Common complications include but are not limited to anoxic brain injury, ischemic-reperfusion injury, infections, cardiac arrest and death. Prognosis is best if the tachycardia is treated almost immediately after onset. <ref name="pmid32119354">{{cite journal |vauthors=Foglesong A, Mathew D |title= |journal= |volume= |issue= |pages= |date= |pmid=32119354 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid31723926">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kang Y |title=Management of post-cardiac arrest syndrome |journal=Acute Crit Care |volume=34 |issue=3 |pages=173–178 |date=August 2019 |pmid=31723926 |pmc=6849015 |doi=10.4266/acc.2019.00654 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid31200920">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kang JY, Kim YJ, Shin YJ, Huh JW, Hong SB, Kim WY |title=Association Between Time to Defibrillation and Neurologic Outcome in Patients With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest |journal=Am. J. Med. Sci. |volume=358 |issue=2 |pages=143–148 |date=August 2019 |pmid=31200920 |doi=10.1016/j.amjms.2019.05.003 |url=}}</ref>


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
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==Treatment ==


==Treatment==
[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia interventions|Interventions]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia surgery|Surgery]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] |[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]] |
[[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia interventions|Interventions]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia surgery|Surgery]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Pulseless ventricular tachycardia future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]


==Case Studies==
==Case Studies==
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