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*'''Polymorphic VT''': the ventricular beats have a changing configuration. The RR interval is 180-600 ms (comparable to a heart rate of 100-333 bpm). | *'''Polymorphic VT''': the ventricular beats have a changing configuration. The RR interval is 180-600 ms (comparable to a heart rate of 100-333 bpm). | ||
*'''Biphasic VT''': a ventricular tachycardia with a QRS complex that alternates from beat to beat. Associated with [[Miscellaneous#Digoxin|digoxin intoxication]]. | *'''Biphasic VT''': a ventricular tachycardia with a QRS complex that alternates from beat to beat. Associated with [[Miscellaneous#Digoxin|digoxin intoxication]]. | ||
==Examples== | |||
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Image:12lead_vt1.jpg|Ventricular tachycardia of 140 bpm with a [[lbbb|left bundle branch block]] pattern and left [[heart axis]]. | |||
Image:12lead_vt2.png|Ventricular tachycardia of 250 bpm with a [[rbbb|right bundle branch block]] pattern and right [[heart axis]]. | |||
Image:12lead_vt3.png|Ventricular tachycardia of 150 bpm with a [[rbbb|right bundle branch block]] pattern and right [[heart axis]]. Mind the 5th and 6th complex from the right side. These are fusion complexes. | |||
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