sinus node re-entrant tachycardia

Introduction

May be confused with sinus tachycardia. Accounts for 5-10% of supraventricular tachycardia.

Clinical manifestations

generally asymptomatic

Management

• beta blockers
• calcium channel blockers
• digoxin
• catheter ablation

More general terms

• narrow complex tachycardia
• cardiac conduction re-entry
• paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)

Additional terms

• atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT)