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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

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Organiser: European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

Topic: ARRHYTHMIAS AND DEVICE THERAPY

Course director: Associate Professor P. Futyma (Rzeszow, PL)

4 December 2024
4h 00min
Subspecialty

After completing this eLearning course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and differentiate between various forms of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT):

  • Distinguish between typical and atypical AVNRT.
  • Recognize Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia (JET) and PJRT.
  • Differentiate AVNRT from AVRT and other SVTs.

2. Analyze and interpret ECGs and electrophysiological tracings:

  • Assess atypical pathways and atrial tachycardias.
  • Interpret post-PVI and scar-related flutters.

3. Evaluate patients with SVT for appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies:

  • Formulate differential diagnoses based on clinical, IEGM and ECG findings.
  • Plan and recommend appropriate diagnostic manoeuvres.

4. Implement effective ablation techniques for SVT:

  • Utilize typical and advanced ablation strategies for various SVTs.
  • Apply knowledge of energy sources and techniques for challenging cases.
  • Employ tips and tricks for successful ablation in complex scenarios.

5. Integrate current guidelines and best practices into clinical practice:

  • Apply ESC guidelines for the management of SVTs.
  • Incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care plans.

Pre-requisites for this course are:

Knowledge:

  • Fundamental understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) and intracardiac electrocardiogram (IECG) interpretation skills.
  • Recognition of general cardiac arrhythmias and their mechanisms.
  • Proficiency with electrophysiology principles and terms.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting 12-lead ECGs and intracardiac tracings.
  • Knowledge of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias.
  • Proficiency with electrophysiology study (EPS) and catheter ablation principles.

Experience:

  • Clinical experience in cardiology and electrophysiology.
  • Prior exposure to managing patients with supraventricular tachycardias.