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Notes

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Rate: 100–250 bpm

Rhythm: Regular or irregular

P Waves: None or not associated with the QRS

PR Interval: None

QRS: Wide (greater than 0.10 sec), bizarre appearance

heart.jpgClinical Tip: It is important to determine whether pulses are present because polymorphic VT may be perfusing or nonperfusing.

heart.jpgClinical Tip: Consider electrolyte abnormalities as a possible cause.