Arrhythmias Flashcards
Describe how you determine axis and the possible options?
- Look at Leads 1 and AVF
- Normal = Both positive
- Left Axis = Positive in 1 and Negative in AVF
- Right Axis = Negative in 1 and Positive in AVF
Normal axis deviation degrees
-30 – +90
Left axis deviation degrees
-30 – -90
Right axis deviation degrees
+90 – +180
For a LBBB, what is the pneumonic and what will you see in leads V1 and V6?
WiLLiaM
V1 = W pattern
V6 = M pattern
For a RBBB, what is the pneumonic and what will you see in leads V1 and V6?
MaRRoW
V1 = M pattern
V6 = W pattern
– “bunny ears” –
What are 2 physiology items that cause HF with REDUCED EF? (systolic dysfunction)
Decreased LV contractility
Increased afterload
What physiology item can cause HF with PRESERVED EF? (diastolic dysfunction)?
Impaired diastolic relaxation = decreased compliance
What condition often causes HF with Preserved EF?
HTN that results in LV hypertrophy
What is the treatment for an acute HF exacerbation?
LMNOP
- Lasix
- Morphine
- Nitrates
- O2
- Position
What are things used to treat chronic HF? (5)
- Diuretics
- Beta blockers
- ACEi/ARB
- Spironolactone
- Digoxin for symptoms
What are things used to treat chronic HF? (5)?
- Diuretics
- Beta blocker
- ACEi/ARB
- Spironolactone
- Digoxin for symptoms
What drug can actually cause an AV block arrhythmia?
Digoxin
1st degree AV block
PR interval is prolonged (>1 big box/200msec)
PR interval is > 200msec or 1 big box?
1st degree AV block
Type 1 Wenckebach 2nd degree AV block
Progressive PR interval lengthening until a QRS is dropped
Progressive PR interval lengthening until a QRS is dropped?
Type 1 Wenckebach 2nd degree AV block
Type 2 2nd degree AV block
Random dropped QRS complexes with no change in the PR interval