[arrhythmias] Flashcards
1
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chest pain
palpitations
2
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A
hypotension - transient reduction in cerebral perfusion
3
Q
A
reduced cardiac output, increased backlog in pulmonary vasculature.
4
Q
[arrhythmias]: in what condition would you see āUā waves
A
hypokalaemia
5
Q
A
WPW syndrome (alternative route bypassing AVN)
6
Q
A
atropine 0.6-1.2mg IV
if symptomatic or less than 40 bpm
7
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A
competitive antagonist of muscarinic Ach receptors
8
Q
A
reassure the patient
9
Q
A
asymptomatic
>40bpm
10
Q
A
SAN disease - typically inappropriate sinus bradycardia or SVT tachy-brady syndrome
