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Arrythmia Flashcards

1
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If etopic beats are troublesome, how can they be treated?

A

Beta blockers

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2
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If a patient has AF what 2 assessments can be carried out to assess risk?

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CHADVASC + HASBLED

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3
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At what score on the CHADVASC would you consider treating?

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more than or equal to 1

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4
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If a patient has a HASBLED of <1 can they be treated?

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Yes. 0-1 can be anticoagulated

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5
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What score on the HASBLED tool is anticoagulation not suitable?

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6
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What 2 ways can AF be controlled?

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Ventricular rate or attempting to restore sinus rhythm

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7
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Presentation of AF patient

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Palpitation, fatigue, SOB, syncope, chest discomfort

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8
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What are 2 cardiac assessments to diagnose for AF

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ECG + ECHO

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9
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When must emergency electrical cardioversion be offered?

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if patient presents with life threatening haemodynamic instability

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10
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If a patient presents acutely without life threatening haemodyamic instability what type of treatment should be offered

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if < 48 hours - Rate / rhythm

If > 48 hours - Rate preferred

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11
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If a patient is going to undergo cardioversion what drug options can be given IV

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Amiodarone or Flecanide

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12
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What 2 drugs are used for urgent rate control?

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IV beta blocker + verapamil

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13
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How long should a patient have been anticoagulated for if they have had AF >48 hours and are going to undergo cardioversion?

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3 weeks

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14
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How long after cardioversion should a patient be anticoagulated for?

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4 weeks

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15
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First line rate control drugs

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Beta blocker + RL CCB (diltiaziem or verapamil)

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16
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In what patients is Digoxin consider for rate control?

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Sedentary patients or if they have CHF + AF

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17
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Why is Digoxin only considered for sedentary patients or CHF in AF?

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It is only effective for controlling ventricular rate at rest

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18
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Drug treatment post cardioversion

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Beta blocker or oral anti-arrythmic

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19
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Examples of oral anti-arrythmics

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Flecanide, Propafone, Amiodarone, Dronedarone, Soltalol

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20
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How many weeks prior to cardioversion can amiodarone be started?

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4 weeks

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21
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How many months after cardioversion is amiodarone continued for?

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12 months

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22
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If there is no ischaemic heart disease what 2 anti-arrhythmics cannot be given?

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Flecanide or propafenone

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23
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What approach can be utilised in paraoxysmal AF?

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Pill in pocket - with flecanide

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24
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What should be offered to all patients wiht new onset AF?

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Anticoagulation

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25
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How is paroxysmal SV tacycardia treated?

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Usually terminates spontaneously, if not give IV adenosine

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26
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Examples of Class 1 anti-arrthymics

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1A: Quinidine
1B: Lidocaine, Mexiltene
1C: Flecanide, Propafenone

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27
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Examples of Class II anti-arrthymics

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Beta blockers

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28
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Examples of Class III anti-arrthymics

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Amiodarone, Soltalol, Dronedarone

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29
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Examples of Class IV anti-arrthymics

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Verapamil, diltiaziem

30
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What blood abnormality can lidocaine cause?

A

Methylhaemoglobinaemia ( treated wiht methylthionium chloride)

31
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If flecanide is given concurrently with amiodarone what does the BNF recommend?

A

Reduce dose by half

32
Q

What may soltatolol prolong?

A

QT interval

33
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What 2 electrolyte imbalances must soltalol be avoided in?

A

HypOkalaemia + HypOmagnesemia

34
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Dose regime of Amiodarone

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200mg TDS 7 days, 200mg BD 7 days, 200mg OD maintenance

35
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IV amiodarone dose

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5mg/kg over 20-120 mins

36
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What hep C drug can cause severe bradycardia wiht amiodarone

A

Sofosbuvir

37
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Four major side effects of amiodarone

A
  1. Corneal microdeposits
  2. Pulmonarytoxicity
  3. Thyroidtoxicity
  4. Hepatoxicity
38
Q

How is hypothyroidism associated with amiodarone treated?

A

Levothyroxine

39
Q

What symptoms suggest amiodarone associated pneumonitis?

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SOB, new persistent cough

40
Q

What should you monitor with amiodarone therapy?

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TFT (baseline + 6 months), LFTs ( baseline + 6 months), CXR (baseline), Potassium (baseline)

41
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What should be monitored with IV amiodarone?

42
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What should patients be advised about in regards to photosensitivity reactions with amiodarone?

A

Use SPF daily, shield from sunlight during and on several months of discontinuning ( long t1/2)

43
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What route should adenosine be given by?

A

Large or centeral vein

44
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What should be monitored wiht adenosine?

45
Q

MHRA warning with soltalol

A

QT prolongation - can cause life threatening arrhythmias. Avoid in low K+ and Mg2+

46
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What electrolyte imbalance should you be cautious of with Dronedarone?

A

Low K+ and low Mg2+

47
Q

When should you discontinue treatment with Dronedarone in liver injury

A

If 2 consecutive alanine aminotransferase concentrations exceed 3 x ULN

48
Q

If a patient hasa dry cough and are on dronedarone why do we need to be cautious?

A

Risk of pulmonary toxicity

49
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Monitoring with Dronedarone

A

ECG< monitor for HF, serum creatinine (baseline + 7 days from initiation), LFT (baseline, 1 week and 1 month then monthly for 6 months then every 3 months)

50
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How should adenosine be given?

A

Large central vein

51
Q

Example of a caridac glycoside

52
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At what HR limit should Digoxin be held?

53
Q

If patient is in sinus rhythm with HF do they need digoxin loading?

A

No a satisfactory digoxin level can be achieved over one week

54
Q

How often should Digoxin maintenance dosing be given?

A

OD dosing ( can split to BD if nausea is an issue)

55
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What 2 factors add to the likelihood of unwanted side effects with digoxin?

A
  1. Concentration of Digoxin

2. Sensitivity of myocardium

56
Q

What digoxin range is likely to indicate toxicity?

A

1.5 - 3 mcg/L

57
Q

What electrolyte imbalance predisposes patients to digoxin toxicity?

A

Hypokalaemia (can be managed by adding in K+ sparring diuretics / supplements)

58
Q

If Digoxin toxicity occurs, what is the antidocte?

A

Digoxin specific antibodies

59
Q

How does Digoxin work?

A

Increases force of myocardial contractility and reduces conduction at the AV node

60
Q

Dose of digoxin for rapid digitialisation

A

750 to 1500 mcg over 24 hours in divided doses

61
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Maintenance dose of Digoxin in AF

A

125 - 250 mcg OD

62
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Maintenance dose of Digoxin in HF

A

62.5 to 125mcg OD

63
Q

If a patient is on concurrent amiodarone / dronedarone / quinine what does the BNF suggest to do to the Digoxin dose?

A

Reduce by half

64
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By how much does the digoxin dose need to be increased by if switching from IV to PO?

A

20 - 33% in order to maintain same digoxin level

65
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If digoxin monitoring is indicated, when should it be carried out?

A

6 hours post dose (ideal 8 - 12 hours) after at least 7 days of treatment

66
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Target level of Digoxin (general)

A

0.8 to 2ng/mL

67
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Target level of Digoxin in HF patients

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0.6 - 0.8ng/L

68
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Target level of Digoxin in AF patients

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1 - 2 ng/L

69
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Signs of Digoxin toxicity

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Blurred yellow vision, nausea, Arrhythmia, Rash, conductive disturbances

70
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How is the digoxin elixir administered?

A

Using pipette

BNF Cardiovascular (10 decks)

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