Diagnostic criteria of broad QRS complex tachycardia: decades of evolution

Becker S. N. Alzand; Harry J. G. M. Crijns

doi:10.1093/europace/euq430

Diagnostic criteria of broad QRS complex tachycardia: decades of evolution

Becker S. N. Alzand^*, Harry J. G. M. Crijns

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Broad QRS complex tachycardia still presents a diagnostic challenge when confronted with a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The ECG differential diagnosis includes ventricular tachycardia vs. supraventricular tachycardia with functional aberration, pre-existing bundle branch block, intraventricular conduction disturbances, or pre-excitation. Despite all available criteria, broad complex tachycardias are still misdiagnosed or remain undiagnosed. This paper will briefly review the most recognized criteria.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	465-472
Journal	EP Europace
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euq430
Publication status	Published - Apr 2011

Keywords

Broad QRS complex tachycardia
Wide QRS complex tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia

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