A65 year old male presents to the emergency department with chest pain. cardiac monitoring shows a wide complex tachycardia. past medical history is significant only for hypertension. his bp is 100/66, hr 144, rr 24, and t. 37.5. in addition to ongoing chest pain, he reports dyspnea. his level of consciousness is mildly decreased. management should proceed on the assumption that he has what abnormal rhythm?

Ventricular Tachycardia

Explanation:

Ventricular tachycardia is a form of periodic,  rapid heart pace that results from inappropriate neural activity  in the core ventricles.

While several seconds might not cause issues,  extended periods might be harmful.  

These small intervals might happen without complications or  may result in dizziness and nausea, or chest pains.  

This disease might cause death if not treated.

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