Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
The most recent articles from:
Emerg Med Australas
-
Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2017
Observational StudyUsefulness of laboratory and radiological investigations in the management of supraventricular tachycardia.
Although ED patients presenting with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are commonly investigated, the value of these investigations has been questioned. We aimed to determine the frequency and utility of investigations in patients with SVT. ⋯ Patients with uncomplicated SVT are over-investigated. Guidelines for ED SVT investigation are recommended. Further research is recommended to determine the indications for each investigation in the setting of SVT.