Ventricular tachycardia

Alternative names:

V tach; wide-complex tachycardia

Prevention:

In some cases, the disorder is not preventable. In other cases, treatment of underlying cardiac disorders, correction of blood chemistries, and correction of pH and oxygenation problems may prevent ventricular tachycardia. Antiarrhythmic medications may be given to prevent ventricular tachycardia.