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Arrhythmias Flashcards

1
Q

4 adverse signs of tachyarrhythmias

A

SBP < 90
Chest pain
Heart failure
Decreased GCS

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2
Q

Atrium rate in atrial flutter

A

300

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3
Q

Indications for rhythm control of an arrhythmia rather than rate control

A

Atrial structure normal - high chance of success

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4
Q

Mx of AF / atrial flutter

A

One of adverse signs - shock
Rhythm / rate
?anticoagulation

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5
Q

Rate control medication

A

Beta blocker / verapamil
Digoxin
Amiodarone

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6
Q

Rhythm control medication

A

Amiodarone

Flecanide

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7
Q

SVT / AVRT ECG changes

A

Narrow complex
Regular
No p waves

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8
Q

Mx of SVT

A

Vagal manoeuvres
Adenosine - not in asthma
?Ablation

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9
Q

Ventricular tachycardia ECG changes

A

Broad complex

Regular

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10
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Mx of VT

A

Adverse sign - shock

No adverse signs - Amiodarone

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11
Q

Prophylaxis of VT

A

Sotalol

Amiodarone

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12
Q

Vetricular fibrillation ECG changes

A

Broad complex

Irregular

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13
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Mx of VF

A

Shock

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14
Q

Types of heart block

A

Type 1
Type 2 : Mobitz 1, Mobitz 2
Type 3

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15
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Type 1 heart block

A

Long PR

No Rx

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16
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Type 2 Mobitz 1 Heart block

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Gradually increasing PR until drop beat

No Rx

17
Q

Type 2 Mobitz 2 Heart block

A

Regularly dropped beats

18
Q

Type 3 Heart block

A

No relationship between P waves and QRS

19
Q

Rx of heart block

A

Atropine 500 mg IV

Pacemaker

MS3 - CVS (11 decks)

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