noun
General Slang
VT
VEE-TEE · noun · informal
Ventricular tachycardia; a fast, dangerous rhythm.
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A rapid heart rhythm arising from the ventricles that can be life-threatening and may degenerate into cardiac arrest.
“Monitor shows VT — check for a pulse.”
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VT In A Sentence
Monitor shows VT — check for a pulse.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'ventricular tachycardia.'
People Also Ask
What does VT stand for?
VT is short for ventricular tachycardia, a rapid heart rhythm arising from the ventricles.
Why is VT dangerous?
It can be life-threatening and may degenerate into cardiac arrest, so it demands immediate attention.
Why check for a pulse in VT?
VT can occur with or without a pulse; whether the patient has a pulse determines the emergency treatment path.
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