Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

In this lesson, we are going to define supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia.  We will go over signs and symptoms along with the appearance of SVT on a cardiac rhythm strip. Finally, we will then discuss priority nursing interventions and medical treatments along with potential complications nurses need to monitor for.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the electrical pathway through the heart
2. Learn the origin of supraventricular tachycardia
3. Interpret supraventricular tachycardia on a rhythm strip
4. Understand causes and risk factors for developing supraventricular tachycardia
5. Summarize signs and symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia
6. Review treatment methods for supraventricular tachycardia