Arrythmias Flashcards
1
Q
Is atrial flutter a shockable rhythm?
A
Yes
2
Q
What does this describe: an arrythmia caused by a second connection between atria and ventricles in addition to the normal conduction system
A
re-entry supraventricular tachycardia
3
Q
Is WPW usually symptomatic?
A
No
4
Q
What is the name of the abnormal pathway between the atria and ventricles which signals travel down in WPW?
A
Bundle of Kent
5
Q
Which arrythmias are narrow complex tachycardias?
A
AF
Atrial flutter
SVT
6
Q
Which arrythmia is a broad complex tachycardia?
A
ventricular fibrillation
7
Q
How can VF be treated?
A
only by immediate defibrillation
8
Q
Is VT a shockable rhythm?
A
Yes
