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Arrythmias Flashcards

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What is an arrythmia?

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An arrythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart is controlled by a conduction system which sends out electrical impulses. This causes a heartbeat. Arrythmias are caused by a problem in this conduction system, which can make your heart beat too slowly, too quickly, or in an irregular way

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The most common types of arrythmias

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  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Atrial flutter
  • Tachybrady syndrome
  • Heart blocks
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Tachycardia definition

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heart beats in a regular way and faster than 100 bpm

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Bradycardia definiton

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heart beats in a regular way and 60 bpm or below

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Symptoms of arrhythmia

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  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Syncope
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest discomfort
  • Feeling tired
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Causes of an arrhythmia

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  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • CHD
  • Viral illness
  • Recreational drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Caffeine
  • Medications
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Diagnostic tests

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  • ECG
  • Echo
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