Arrhythmias - Pathophysiology, Presentation and Investigation Flashcards
1
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KNOW A NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM
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2
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Explain the 1st degree heart block
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3
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Explain the 2nd degree heart block
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4
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Explain the 3rd degree heart block
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5
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Describe atrial fibrillation
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6
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Describe atrial flutter
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7
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Explain “supraventricular tachycardia”
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8
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Describe Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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9
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Describe ventricular tachycardia
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10
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Describe fibrillation
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11
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How would you diagnose sinus tachycardia
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12
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How would you diagnose sinus bradycardia
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13
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Explain sinus arrest
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14
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What is the difference between atrial and ventricular ectopic beat
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15
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Discuss the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the population
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16
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Describe the clinical presentation of atrial fibrillation
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- Asymptomatic
- Palpitations, dyspnoea, chest pain, fatigue
- Embolism
17
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Recognise the medical treatment of atrial fibrillation
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18
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Understand the indications for the use of electrical cardioversion in atrial fibrillation
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