Bayro JNE, Ramos VLE, Arellano AKJ, López HD

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ABSTRACT

Tachycardia, defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute, is a frequent finding in medical practice with increasing prevalence. The electrocardiographic tracing of tachycardia presents a diagnostic challenge, with studies documenting low precision in the ability of health professionals to identify these entities. Although there are multiple proposals for a systematic approach to tachycardia, there is a lack of a tool designed for the daily workup of tachyarrhythmias in the Spanish-speaking context. In this brief communication, a diagnostic algorithm is proposed for the rapid and effective management of 11 tachycardia rhythms identifiable on the electrocardiogram, highlighting the clinical importance of accurate identification for appropriate treatment.

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