I do not know Medical Language

[Addie]

I need to know what these mean:

1 isolated SVE

one SVT run of 5 beats at a rate of 137 bmp

10 isolated multifocal VE'S

During Symptoms in Sinus Tachycardia most of the time

Basic ryhthm was sinus with intermittent 1st % AV Block

Two episodes of bloced P waves

5 beats LONGEST/FASTEST at 137 BPM

Dr.'s said normal. Please just give me te definition of this. I do not ask for a diagnostic. Are these type of palp. dangerous?

Addie

[ERteleRN]

If the basic rhythm was sinus rhythm with intermittent first degree AV block, and the others were isolated and pt asymptomatic.....most of the time the doctor's don't worry about this. If there are any consistency with these abnormal rhythms, then YES, there is a problem.

Supraventricular tachycardia is very serious, but not if the rhythm was not sustained. If they convert back to SR....MD's don't want a call in the middle of the night.

The other rhythm was multifocal "PVC'S"???? Again, if this is asymptomatic and converts quickly back to SR---no probs. Many times PVC's occur due to lack of oxygen. Make sure their nasal cannula is in nostrils and not on forehead .

What you are looking for is their basic rhythm. If there is any abnormal arrhythmia....try to find the problem(O2, electrolyte imbalance, sleep apnea, is the patient ambulating in the room, just have an updraft, or even in the bathroom having a bowel movement, etc...) If the rhythm is sustained, then notify their cardiogist of these changes. Unless, of course, they are having v-fib or asystole----call a code immediately.