7.1.2014 Flashcards
1
Q
drug of choice for wide complex AVRT
A
procainamide
2
Q
shape of p waves and their origin
A
left atrium : negative in aVL
Right atrium: negative in V1
Interatrial septum: narrow
3
Q
TEE findings of thrombus
A
smoke or spontaneous ECHO contrast
left atrial appendage function
4
Q
theories of origin of AF
A
focal activation
multiple wavelets
5
Q
upstream therapies for AF
A
ACEI
statins
Aldosterone antagonists
omega 3 fatty acids
6
Q
role of statins in primary prevention of AF
A
after cardiac surgeries
7
Q
contraindications to DC cardioversion in Afib
A
digitalis toxicity
hypokalemia
