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A member asked:

How can i differentiate svt and psvt, when 12 lead ecg showing as like as svt?

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P is for Paroxysmal: Only difference between svt and psvt is p-paroxysmal- means sudden onset. Regardless both look same in ekg.

Answered 11/13/2012

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

No difference: The ekg would look the same. Most people tend to use the terms psvt and svt interchangeably.

Dr Lawrence agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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