arrhythmia treatment Flashcards
1
Q
what does AF increase the risk of
A
stroke - anticoagulate
2
Q
what happens with bradycardia if there is no response to atropine
A
temporary pacing wire
3
Q
SVT treat
A
vagotonic manœuvres
followed by adenosine (1y) or verapamil
4
Q
adenosine effect
A
blocks AVN conductance
5
Q
AF
A
beta blockers
then digoxin or amiodarone
LMWH
6
Q
what do you use for pre excited AF
A
flecainide
7
Q
VT treatment
A
amoidarone or lidocaine
8
Q
if no response to drugs in VT what do we do
A
DC shock
