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Atrial fibrillation/flutter - arrhythmias Flashcards

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What is atrial flutter classified as?

A

SVT

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What can be seen on an ECG indicating atrial flutter?

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sawtooth p waves

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What is fast AF?

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untreated AF

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What is slow AF?

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AF treated with digoxin (blocks AVN)

–> slows ventricular response to AF

  • reduces symptoms of breathlessness, weak pulse etc
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What are the complications of AF

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stagnant blood in the atria –> forms clots

–> when atria do contract (randomly) blood clot may embolise to the brain –> stroke

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