A tachyarrhythmia is defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in conjunction with abnormal cardiac conduction. This article aims to inform nurses and other healthcare professionals about the predominant acute tachyarrhythmias. It focuses on the assessment and management of patients with this condition using case study examples.
Nursing Standard. 28, 5, 50-59. doi: 10.7748/ns2013.10.28.5.50.e7210
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 14 September 2012
Accepted: 11 December 2012
or
Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now
Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more
