Chapter 17: Supraventricular Tachycardias (SVTs)

• Section 17.1: Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter

  • 17.1.1: Mechanisms
    • Foci in pulmonary veins
    • Multiple wavelet hypothesis
  • 17.1.2: Management
    • Rate control strategies
    • Rhythm control (antiarrhythmic drugs, cardioversion)
  • 17.1.3: Stroke Prevention
    • CHA2DS2-VASc score
    • NOACs vs. warfarin

• Section 17.2: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)

  • 17.2.1: Common Subtypes
    • AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)
    • AV reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) and WPW
  • 17.2.2: Acute Management
    • Vagal maneuvers
    • Adenosine and other IV agents