Atrial Arrhythmias Flashcards
1
Q
All P waves uniform
Slightly irregular rhythm
A
Sinus Arrhythmia
2
Q
Regular rate
Likely irregular rhythm
P wave changes shape and size from beat to beat
Variable PR interval
A
Wondering Pacemaker
3
Q
Irregular Rhythm
P waves that change shape as pacemaker location changes
>100bpm
(Fast wandering pacemaker)
A
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
4
Q
Regular rate
No P waves, just “static”
A
A Fib
5
Q
Regular Rhythm
No clear P waves
150-250bpm
A
SVT
6
Q
Regular Rhythm
No clear P waves
100-200bpm
Characteristic warm-up period
A
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
7
Q
Regular rate
Regular rhythm
PR interval short and delta wave present
A
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
8
Q
Irregular rhythm
Usually normal rate
Premature P wave with abnormal shape
A
Premature atrial contraction
