Arrhythmias

Question 1

What is a Mobitz type 1 arrhythmia?

Answer 1

Progressive lengthening of the PR interval until there is a dropped P wave
PR interval > 0.28

Question 2

What is a Moritz Type 2 arrhythmia?

Answer 2

Intermittent non-conducting P waves
No lengthening of the PR interval
Beat remains constant and regular

Question 3

What is the treatment for Moritz type 1 and type 2?

Answer 3

Digoxin

Beta blockers

Question 4

What is complete heart block?

Answer 4

No conductance between ventricles and atria
AV node block
Dissociation of P waves from QRS
QRS narrowed