Arryhthmias Flashcards
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Atrio-ventricular node Arrhythmias
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AVN re-entry
Accessory pathway
AV block
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Supra ventricular Arrhythmias
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Supraventricular tachycardia: -atrial fibrillation -atrial flutter -ectopic atrial tachycardia Bradycardia -sinus bradycardia -sinus pauses
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Ventricular arrhythmias
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- premature ventricular complex
- ventricular tachycardia
- ventricular fibrillation
- asystole
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Recognising torsades de pointes on an ECG
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Long QT interval and wide QRS complexes
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Recognising WPW on an ECG
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Delta waves
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What is pause dependent torsades de pointes associated with?
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Drugs that prolong the QT interval
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What is catechol dependent torsades de pointes associated with?
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Digitalis toxicity or idiopathy
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Events leading TdP
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Hypokalemia, hypermagnesia, hypocalcemia
Prolongation of action potential (drug induced)
Renal impairment