Arrhythmias Flashcards
1
Q
SINUS TACHYCARDIA
A
Regular, fast heart rate (>100)
P waves precede each QRS
2
Q
SINUS TACHYCARDIA- TREATMENT
A
Usually none
Beta blockers in thyrotoxicosis
3
Q
FIRST DEGREE A-V BLOCK and causes
A
PR Interval prolonged - increased junctional delay
Causes:
Drug-induced (beta blockers, some calcium blockers, digitalis)
Conduction system disease
4
Q
SINUS BRADYCARDIA
A
Regular, slow heart rate (<60)
P waves precede each QRS
5
Q
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PROBLEMS-
A
RAPID HEART RATE Ischemia Heart Failure LOSS OF ATRIAL KICK Heart Failure ATRIAL THROMBI Embolic Stroke
6
Q
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION rx
A
Anticoagulation
Rate Control with Drugs
Cardioversion
Ablation