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Atrial fibrillation Flashcards

1
Q

What is atrial fibrillation?

A

Irregular irregular pulse

Atrial beat 300-600 bpm

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What are the causes of atrial fibrillation?

A 
Heart failure 
Ischaemia 
Hypertension
MI 
Mitral valve 
PE
Hyperthyroidism
Caffeine
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What is the ECG of atrial fibrillation like?

A

No P waves

Irregular QRS

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4
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What are the different types of AF ?

A

Acute
Chronic
Paroxysmal AF

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How is acute AF treated?

A

Cardioversion/ Amniodarone

Control Ventricular rate:
FIRST: Verapamil
SECOND: Digoxin/ amiodarone

Heparin

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How is chronic AF treated?

A

Rate control:
Beta blocker/ Rate limiting Ca2+ antagonist
Digoxin

Rhythm control:
Flecainide
Amniodarone

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How is paroxysmal AF treated?

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Warfarin
Sotalol
Flecainide

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How is atrial flutter treated?

A

Adenosine
Amniodarone/ Sotalol
Beta Blocker

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