Arrhythmias Flashcards
rate and rhythm of the heartbeat is set by the rapidly firing cells in the?
sinoatrial node
NSR originates in the?
SA node
what causes the atrium to contract
SA node
what causes the ventricles to contract
purkinje fibers
define supraventricular arrhythmia
originating above the AV node
define ventricular arrhythmia
originating below the AV node
define ventricular tachycardia
series of PVCs in a row resulting in a heart rate >100
also absence of peripheral pulse
which antiarrhythmics prolong the QT interval
Class 1-especially 1a class 3
common drugs that prolong QT interval (7)
quinolones macrolides azoles TCAs SSRIs 5-HT3 receptor antagnoists antipsychotics
when is a QTc considered prolonged
> 440 msec
How to remeber vaughan williams drug classes
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Class 1a Vaughan williams
Disopyramide
Quinidine
Procainamide
Class 1b Vaughan Williams
Lidocaine
Mexiletine
Class 1c Vaughan Williams
Flecainide
Propafenone
Class 2 Vaughan Williams
Beta-blockers
Class 3 Vaughan Williams
Dronedarone Dofetilide Sotalol Ibutilide Amiodarone
Class 4 Vaughan Williams
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Rate control for Afib
Beta blockers
Non-DHP
digoxin
Rhythm control for Afib
Class 1a, 1c, or 3 antiarrhythmics